sichten

The German word "sichten" is a verb that means "to sort," "to review," or "to inspect."

• It comes from "Sicht" (meaning "view," "sight," or "visibility").
• Literally, it refers to making something visible or taking a look at it carefully.

Similar words:

• prüfen (to check, to examine)
• überprüfen (to verify)
• überfliegen (to skim, to scan quickly)

Difference:

• sichten implies a preliminary or selective inspection, often sorting through items or information.
• prüfen and überprüfen suggest a more thorough examination or verification.
• überfliegen is faster, less detailed, and used for quick reviews rather than thorough inspections.