No. 2,901 in German
übersicht
"Übersicht" means "overview" or "summary" in English.
In a sentence
Die Übersicht der Aufgaben befindet sich auf Seite eins.
The overview of the tasks is on page one.
In this sentence, 'Übersicht' is used to refer to a concise summary or outline of the tasks, implying an organized presentation of information.
Bitte behalte die Übersicht über deine Dokumente.
Please maintain an overview of your documents.
In this usage, 'Übersicht' denotes the act of keeping track or being well-organized concerning specific details, suggesting management and awareness.
Von hier aus hat man eine gute Übersicht über die ganze Stadt.
From here, you have a good view of the entire city.
Here, 'Übersicht' refers to a wide and unobstructed view, emphasizing the ability to see everything clearly from a certain vantage point.
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