Gesamtwertung

overall standings / general classification

noun ge-ZAMT-ver-toong Rare

Also means

aggregate score

Usage Note

Gesamtwertung is used in cycling, ski races, and multi-round competitions for the combined ranking across stages or rounds. In cycling it corresponds to the maillot jaune concept. In der Gesamtwertung führen means to lead overall.

Examples

"Nach der dritten Etappe übernahm er die Führung in der Gesamtwertung."

Natural Translation

After the third stage he took the lead in the overall standings.

Literal Translation

After the third stage took he the leadership in the overall-rating.

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