Överblickbar

Överblickbar is a Swedish adjective that translates to something like "manageable," "comprehensible," or "surveyable" in English. It describes a situation, task, or concept that is easy to grasp, understand, or control. The term is often used in contexts where complexity needs to be reduced to a more understandable level.

The root of the word comes from "överblick," which means an overview or a survey. Adding the suffix "-bar" indicates that something is capable of being done or is susceptible to a particular action. Therefore, överblickbar literally means "capable of being given an overview" or "surveyable."

It can be applied to a wide range of situations. For instance, a project that is överblickbar is one where the individual components and their interdependencies are clear, allowing for effective planning and execution. A complex set of instructions might not be överblickbar, but if it's broken down into smaller, sequential steps, it becomes more överblickbar. Similarly, a large dataset might be overwhelming, but if it's presented in a summarized or visualized format, it can become överblickbar. The concept emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and the ability to gain a clear understanding of the whole by examining its parts. It suggests a state where one can see the entire picture without getting lost in unnecessary details.