sichten
Translation
to sight, to spot, to screen, to review
Examples
Der Seemann konnte endlich Land sichten.
The sailor could finally sight land.
Wir müssen die vielen Bewerbungen sichten.
We have to screen the many applications.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sight sth. The captain could sight the coast.
((sth.)) to screen/review sth. She has to review the documents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to see, to spot, to review; Antonyms: to overlook, to ignore
Etymology
Derived from 'die Sicht' (sight, view). The action of bringing something into view.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sailor 'sighting' land, or an HR manager 'screening' applications. It's an active process of looking and sorting.