What does cursorily mean?
Definitions for cursorily
cur·so·ri·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
cursorily, quicklyadverb
without taking pains
"he looked cursorily through the magazine"
Wiktionary
cursorilyadverb
In a cursory manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Cursorilyadverb
Hastily; without care; without solicitous attention.
Etymology: from cursory.
This power, and no other, Luther disowns, as any one that views the place but cursorily must needs see. Francis Atterbury.
ChatGPT
cursorily
Cursorily generally means to do something hastily and without paying attention to detail. It involves superficially reviewing or handling something, often because of lack of time or interest. It is often associated with a quick and non-thorough action or examination.
Webster Dictionary
Cursorilyadverb
in a running or hasty manner; carelessly
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cursorily in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cursorily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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