Definition and meaning of English word "cursory"
cursory
/ˈkɜːr.sər.i/
Meaning
AdjectiveHasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
🇬🇧 English
cursory
Example
A cursory inspection of the document missed several vital errors.
A cursory inspection of the document missed several vital errors.
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