Meaning & use
cursory
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Done quickly and without much attention to detail.
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He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it.
A cursory inspection revealed no obvious problems, but a deeper look was needed.
A note on using this word
Almost always carries a slightly negative connotation, implying something deserved more care than it received.
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