utøving

Utøving is a Norwegian noun that denotes the act of exercising, performing, or applying something. The term is most commonly used to describe the practical application of rights, duties, or powers, i.e., the exercise of authority (utøvelse av myndighet) or the exercise of rights (utøvelse av rettigheter). It can also refer to the practice or display of a skill or activity, such as the repeated training that leads to competence.

Etymology and forms: The word is derived from the verb å utøve (to exercise, perform, or carry out). The standard noun form is utøvelse; in some contexts, the form utøving may appear as a variant. In formal or legal language utøvelse is preferred (for example, utøvelse av offentlig myndighet).

Usage notes: In legal and administrative contexts, utøvelse is the preferred term to denote the execution of duties or the exercise of power. In everyday language about practicing a skill, you may encounter phrases built on øve (to practice). Nuance often depends on the surrounding words, but both senses are readily understood.

Examples:

- Utøvelse av myndighet krever ansvar og etterlevelse av lovverket.

- Kunstnere viser sin tekniske ferdighet gjennom øvelse og utøvelse under forestillinger.

- Idrettsutøvere demonstrerer utøvelsen av ferdighetene i konkurranser.

See also: utøve, utøvelse, myndighet, rettigheter, ferdigheter.