cursory

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

hasty; slight; brief; perfunctory; superficial

Part of speech:

Adjective

cursory; more cursory; most cursory; less cumbersome; least cumbersome

Example sentences with this word:

The man was cursory in his installation of the electrical system.

We're going to need more than cursory research to provide the client with a detailed report on the new situation.

The detective's cursory examination of the crime scene caused him to overlook the lesser clues.

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