adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ə rs-r ē , ' k ə r-s ə -
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin cursorius of running, from Latin currere
Date: 1601
: rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : HASTY <a cursory glance>
synonyms see SUPERFICIAL
– cur · so · ri · ly \ -r ə -l ē \ adverb
– cur · so · ri · ness \ -r ē -n ə s \ noun