CEFR C2

cursory

adjective

Meaning

Performed with little attention to detail or haste.

Examples

He performed a cursory check of the engine, missing the loose wire that caused the breakdown.
The committee gave the proposal a cursory review, failing to notice the significant errors in the budget.

Synonyms: quick, brief, hasty, superficial, perfunctory

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cursory (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrsəri/

Definition

Performed with little attention to detail or haste.

Examples

He performed a cursory check of the engine, missing the loose wire that caused the breakdown.
The committee gave the proposal a cursory review, failing to notice the significant errors in the budget.
After a cursory examination of the documents, she decided they were not worth her time.

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