Meaning & Definition of word "Cursory"
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Cursory
ˈkɜːrsəri
adjective:
- 1. Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
- Example: Her cursory glance at the report missed several critical errors.
- 2. Performed with a lack of attention to detail.
- Example: The manager gave a cursory review of the proposal before the meeting.
- 3. Superficial; lacking depth.
- Example: His cursory understanding of the topic led to many misconceptions.
- 4. Quick and not thorough.
- Example: The cursory inspection of the building revealed no immediate problems.
Etymology
From Latin 'cursorius', from 'cursus', meaning 'a running'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cursory glance:
A quick look without focusing on details.
cursory examination:
A rapid check that lacks thorough investigation.
Related Words
scant:
Barely sufficient or inadequate.
perfunctory:
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
Slang Meanings of cursory
Meaning: Quick and careless.
Example Sentence: That project was just a cursory effort; it needs more work.
Meaning: Too fast to be good quality.
Example Sentence: Her cursory review left out the important points.