"short view" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} short view
  1. A short description that touches on the most important aspects of a subject. Related terms: short term
    Sense id: en-short_view-en-noun-KA2koEFg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 92 8
  2. A consideration of immediate and short-term needs and consequences.
    Sense id: en-short_view-en-noun-6x05~AJP

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