utgitt

Utgitt is a Norwegian adjective and past participle meaning published or issued. It is used to describe works that have been released to the public, such as books, reports, journals, or multimedia publications. In bibliographic and publishing contexts, utgitt signals that a specific work has completed the act of publication and is available through distribution channels.

Etymology and related terms: utgitt comes from utgi, with the prefix ut- meaning "out" and gi meaning "to give." Related nouns include utgivelse (publication or release) and utgave (edition). In cataloging, utgivelsesår (publication year) and forlag (publisher) are commonly paired with utgitt to convey the release details. Distinctions exist between utgave (edition) and the act of publishing; a work can be published in several utgaver.

Usage notes: In Norwegian bibliographies, you may see "utgitt" followed by a year, e.g., "utgitt 1999," or a phrase such as "utgitt av Forlaget X." It is common in library records, bibliographies, and publishing metadata. While "utgitt" denotes release, other terms such as "trykk" (print run) or "utgave" denote edition size or format.