cursorily examined

[ˈkɜːrsərɪli ɪɡˈzæmɪnd]
verb phrase (past participle)
examinado superficialmente
1. inspected or reviewed quickly and without thorough attention to detail
The inspector cursorily examined the document and missed several errors.
O inspetor examinou o documento superficialmente e perdeu vários erros.
2. looked over in a hasty or cursory manner without deep analysis
She cursorily examined the contract before signing it.
Ela examinava o contrato de forma superficial antes de assiná-lo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and legal settings to indicate inadequate review. In Brazil, it often carries a slightly negative connotation suggesting carelessness or insufficient diligence, particularly in formal business documents or academic work.
NYC Slang
gave it a once-over
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hastily reviewedsuperficially examinedbriefly inspectedglanced overskimmed through
Antonyms / Antônimos
thoroughly examinedmeticulously inspectedcarefully reviewedcomprehensively analyzedpainstakingly studied

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
examinado superficialmente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
examinado por cima
colloquial variant meaning 'examined on the surface'
Rio de Janeiro
checado de forma rápida
informal variant using 'checado' (checked)
Portugal
examinado rapidamente
more literal translation emphasizing speed over depth

Related Words

cursorysuperficialhastyperfunctoryexamination

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a glance
barely looked at
passed over lightly
skin-deep inspection
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