Overtreffelser

Overtreffelser is a Swedish term that translates to "exceedances" or "surpassals" in English. It generally refers to situations where a certain limit or expectation is surpassed or exceeded. The specific meaning and context of overtreffelser can vary depending on the field in which it is used.

In environmental science, overtreffelser commonly refers to instances where the measured concentration of a pollutant in the air, water, or soil exceeds a predetermined threshold or limit value set by regulations. For example, an air quality report might mention overtreffelser of the allowed limit for particulate matter on certain days, indicating that pollution levels were higher than deemed acceptable.

In a more general sense, overtreffelser can describe any situation where a performance, achievement, or quantity goes beyond what was anticipated or required. This could be in sports, where an athlete achieves a personal best that surpasses their previous record, or in business, where sales figures exceed projections. The term highlights a deviation from a baseline, often in a positive direction, but can also simply denote any crossing of a boundary. The emphasis is on the act of going beyond a specified measure.