utreder

Utreder is the present tense form of the Swedish verb utreda. It means to investigate, examine thoroughly, or clarify through inquiry and analysis. The term is used for deliberate fact finding conducted to establish what happened, determine causes, or evaluate options. In practice, utreder describes actions carried out by authorities, committees, researchers, or journalists when they seek to uncover relevant information about a matter.

Common contexts include official inquiries, legal or governmental reviews, and investigative journalism. The action implies a structured process of gathering evidence, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions or recommendations based on findings. For example, myndigheterna utreder orsaken till olyckan (the authorities investigate the cause of the accident).

Related forms and terms include utredning, the noun for an investigation or inquiry; utredare, a person who conducts an investigation; and utredande, an adjective or present participle describing something that is investigative or intended to conduct inquiry. The word derives from utreda, with the sense of clarifying or resolving through systematic examination. In Swedish usage, utreda and its derivatives appear in formal and professional writing as well as in media reporting.