utarbeidet

Utarbeidet is a Norwegian past participle and adjective derived from the verb utarbeide, meaning to prepare, develop, or elaborate. It is commonly used in written Norwegian to indicate that something has been prepared or drafted by someone, often in a formal or administrative context. Examples include utarbeidet forslag (a drafted proposal), utarbeidet rapport (a prepared report), and utarbeidet plan (an elaborated plan). The term signals that planning, refinement, or consultation has taken place before submission or publication.

Grammatical notes: Utarbeide is a two-part verb; utarbeidet functions as the past participle and can be used attributively or predicatively. It can describe a noun and agrees with it in number and gender, typically appearing as et utarbeidet forslag in neuter singular, or as part of a longer predicate Forslaget er utarbeidet. The prefix ut- conveys a sense of completion or outward preparation, while arbeide is related to work.

Usage considerations: While synonyms like utviklet (developed) or ferdigstilt (completed) exist, utarbeidet emphasizes the drafting and preparatory work. It is common in government, business, and academic contexts, but may sound formal. The term also appears in adjectival phrases describing documents, processes, and guidelines that have undergone drafting.

See also: utarbeide, utvikle, ferdigstille. Related noun forms include utarbeidelse, referring to the act of drafting or preparation.