cursory

Definition

  • adjective: done or made quickly
  • adjective: rapidly and often superficially performed or produced
  • synonyms: hasty, airy, ankle-deep

Examples

  • Even the most 'cursory' look at the organization's records shows problems.

  • Only a 'cursory' inspection of the building's electrical wiring was done.

  • The mayor gave a 'cursory' glance at the report.

Movie quotes

  • (..) That was my sales pitch. How long will this take? About an hour for those, another hour for the physical. Physical? It's a cursory examination, turn-your-head, cough sort of thing. You'll be out of here in no time. Confused. Risky. Bloody. (..)
    1997 The Game