Main Entry: cur·so·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈkərs-rē, ˈkər-sə-\

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 \-rə-lē\ adverb

— cur·so·ri·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun