cursory
Advanced/ˈkɜr.sə.ri/
- adjective
- Brief to the point of being superficial
cursory in a sentence
- “Late for the meeting, she cast a cursory glance at the agenda.”
- “Only a cursory inspection of the building's electrical wiring was done.”
- “The mayor gave a cursory glance at the report.”
- “Even the most cursory look at the organization's records shows problems.”
What does “cursory” mean?
cursory (adjective) means brief to the point of being superficial. It is pronounced /ˈkɜr.sə.ri/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "cursory" mean?
- cursory (adjective) means: Brief to the point of being superficial
- How do you pronounce "cursory"?
- "cursory" is pronounced /ˈkɜr.sə.ri/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "cursory" in a sentence?
- Here is "cursory" used in a sentence: Late for the meeting, she cast a cursory glance at the agenda.
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