Cursory ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Cursory ( adjective )

1. Performed quickly and with little attention to detail; hasty.
2. Done superficially or without thoroughness.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin cursus, literally "course", from currere "to run".

Examples:

1. He gave the report a cursory glance.
2. The police officer made a cursory examination of the scene.
3. The teacher gave the students' work a cursory review.
4. The cursory examination revealed no obvious injuries.
5. The cursory nature of the investigation was criticized by the public.

(As an adverb)

Cursory ( adverb )

1. Performed quickly and with little attention to detail; hasty.
2. Done superficially or without thoroughness.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin cursus, literally "course", from currere "to run".

Examples:

1. He gave the report a cursory glance.
2. The police officer made a cursory examination of the scene.
3. The teacher gave the students' work a cursory review.
4. The cursory examination revealed no obvious injuries.
5. The cursory nature of the investigation was criticized by the public.