sammenholde

Sammenholde is a Norwegian verb that means to compare and relate different elements in order to assess their alignment or coherence. The term is commonly used when examining information, data, or statements side by side to identify agreements, discrepancies, or overall consistency. It often implies a form of cross-checking rather than a general evaluation.

Etymology and usage notes: Sammenholde is a compound of sammen, meaning together, and holde, meaning to hold. In practice, it is used with patterns such as sammenholde X med Y or sammenholde tallene med virkeligheten, to indicate comparing one thing with another or cross-referencing figures with reality.

Contexts and applications: The word is frequent in academic writing, journalism, statistics, and research where sources or results must be aligned. For example, researchers might sammenholde data from multiple studies, or a reporter might sammenholde statements with supporting documents to verify consistency.

Nuance and related terms: While sammenligne is a general term for “to compare,” sammenholde carries a stronger sense of checking for consistency and coherence across elements. Related concepts include kryssjekke (cross-check), kildekritikk (source criticism), and, in English, cross-checking or reconciling information.

See also: sammenligne, kryssjekke, kildekritikk.