at a glance

idiom

: with a quick look
She was able to identify the problem at a glance.

Examples of at a glance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even live betting is easy to understand at a glance, with odds updating in real-time. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 The lipstick uses a mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments that appear darker at a glance, but apply sheerly, giving your lips a subtle tint in one fell swoop. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 This visual feedback allows users to easily monitor the charging process and know at a glance when their controllers are ready to go. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024 Keep in Mind The digits are quite small and can be tough to read at a glance. Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024 On the other side, for users who are more interested in specific analytics and insights, the app might provide a more data-rich interface that displays detailed financial figures at a glance. Serge Beck, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 An enhanced 27-inch touchscreen display with a higher resolution (2560 x 1440 QHD compared to 1920 x 1080 HD), provides more space and better quality for easily seeing everyone’s schedules at a glance. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 30 Jan. 2024 Consolidating all campaign elements on a single page not only saves time but also enhances collaboration among team members, as everyone can see the campaign's blueprint at a glance. Muhammad Eltiti, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The illustrative material, at a glance, looks unsurprising: a photo of Marcus Garvey by Van Der Zee, a drawing of the Scottsboro Boys by Douglas, a print of a picket line by Roy DeCarava. Holland Cotter, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024

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“At a glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20glance. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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