Meaning of the word cursory in English
What does cursory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cursory
US /ˈkɝː.sɚ.i/
UK /ˈkɜː.sər.i/
Adjective
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
Example:
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A cursory glance at the figures was enough to tell him that the report was incomplete.
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The inspector made only a cursory examination of the building.