cursory meaning
cursory definition: The definition of cursory is something done quickly with only a small attention to detail. (adjective) An example of cursory is when you only look over your notes for two minutes before a test instead of studying....
Examples of cursory in a Sentence. 1  Only a cursory inspection of the building's electrical wiring was done. 2  The mayor gave a cursory glance at the report. 3  Even the most cursory look at the organization's records shows problems.