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cursory inspection
[ˈkɜːrsəri ɪnˈspɛkʃən]
noun phrase
pl: cursory inspections
inspeção superficial
1.
A quick, superficial examination or review of something without paying close attention to details
The auditor gave the financial records only a cursory inspection.
O auditor fez apenas uma inspeção superficial dos registros financeiros.
2.
A hasty or perfunctory check done without thoroughness
After a cursory inspection of the property, they decided to buy it.
Após uma inspeção superficial da propriedade, decidiram comprá-la.
NYC Slang
quick once-over
Synonyms
superficial inspection
quick inspection
hasty examination
perfunctory review
casual check
Antonyms
thorough inspection
detailed examination
comprehensive review
meticulous inspection
rigorous inspection
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inspeção superficial
most commonly used term
General Brazilian
vistoria rápida
alternative used in real estate context
Portugal
inspeção superficial
standard usage
Portugal
revisão ligeira
alternative expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
a lick and a promise
give something the once-over
take a quick look
barely scratch the surface
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