How to Memorize

cursory - brief

Analysis

The word ‘cursory’ tends to be used in a professional context to express a lack of thoroughness or neglect of details. This may be fitting if you are dealing with something unimportant, but it can also suggest negligence or a lack of professionalism.

Example(s)

1. Even a cursory examination of the evidence makes it clear that we have a very strong case for prosecution.

2. She did review the document, but only cursorily so she might have missed something.

3. I can’t remember any details from the email he sent. I gave it nothing more than a cursory glance.