cursory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
    perfunctory; passing; casual.
    • a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
    • a passing glance
    • perfunctory courtesy

WordNet

Cur"so*ry adjective
Etymology
L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor.
Definitions
  1. Running about; not stationary. Obs.
  2. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless.
    Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. Hallam.

Webster 1913