No. 4,268 in Dutch
bezien
"Bezien" means "to view" or "to consider" in English.
In a sentence
Laten we deze situatie eens nader bezien.
Let's further consider this situation.
'Bezien' is used to mean 'to consider or examine' in this context.
Het project wordt door de leiding kritisch bezien.
The project is critically reviewed by the management.
'Bezien' refers to 'reviewing or examining critically' here.
Het is belangrijk om deze verandering op lange termijn te bezien.
It is important to view this change in the long term.
'Bezien' conveys 'to evaluate or view' in this usage.
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