Done hastily and superficially, without attention to detail or thoroughness. A cursory examination lacks depth and careful consideration.
From Latin 'cursorius' meaning 'of running' or 'hasty,' derived from 'cursor' (runner) and ultimately from 'currere' (to run). The word evolved to describe actions performed quickly, like a runner passing by without stopping to examine something closely.
Think of a 'cursor' running across your computer screen - it moves quickly without pausing! A cursory glance is like your cursor zipping past text without really 'reading' it carefully.
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