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cursory

[ kur-suh-ree ]

adjective

  1. going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial:

    a cursory glance at a newspaper article.

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cursory

/ ˈɜːəɪ /

adjective

  1. hasty and usually superficial; quick

    a cursory check

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰǰԱ, noun
  • ˈܰǰ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ܰs·· adverb
  • ܰs··Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cursory1

1595–1605; < Late Latin ܰōܲ running, equivalent to Latin cur ( rere ) to run + -ōܲ, for -ōܲ -tory 1; course
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cursory1

C17: from Late Latin ܰōܲ of running, from Latin cursus a course, from currere to run
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Example Sentences

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It's remarkably different from the simple three neuron types classification — motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons — one might have learned in a cursory overview of brain science.

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“There’s zero excuse for them to not have done a cursory examination to see if anyone was inside,” Carpenter said.

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“Finally, after their nude photos and home addresses began being posted online — accessible to anyone with an internet connection — Dr. Schwartz issued a cursory, vague, and misleading data breach notice.”

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You should also make sure you understand your lease thoroughly before you sign — don’t just give it a cursory glance.

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A cursory glance at the striker's touch map shows he played his part in all areas of the pitch, with 12 of his 40 touches coming inside his own half.

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