Ülevaateks

Ülevaateks is the translative form of the Estonian noun ülevaade, which means an overview, survey, or synopsis. The word is used to indicate that something is to be presented or used as an overview, or that its function is to provide a concise summary.

Grammatically, ülevaateks is formed from ülevaade plus the translative suffix -ks, a case that expresses change into a state or a role. In practice, the form appears in formal or administrative writing to specify the intended purpose or function of a document, report, or presentation. It signals that the material is compiled or organized specifically to serve as an overview.

In use, ülevaateks is common in academic, corporate, and governmental contexts. It often appears in phrases describing the purpose of a document, such as a report prepared as an overview for a committee, or a brief description written to serve as an overview of a project. For example: “Dokument on koostatud ülevaateks komisjonile,” meaning that the document was prepared as an overview for the committee; or “See jaotus on ülevaateks projekti kohta,” indicating a layout intended to provide an overview of the project.

Etymologically, ülevaade combines üle (over, across) with vaade (view), reflecting the notion of a broad or summarized view. The translative form ülevaateks is a grammatical tool to mark the intended function of the text as an overview rather than a detailed, in-depth examination. See also common related terms such as ülevaade and brief variants like lühiülevaade.