reviewed superficially
[rɪˈvjuːd ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli]
verb phrase
revisado superficialmente
1. examined or inspected something briefly and without thorough attention to detail; skimmed or glanced over something without deep analysis
The auditor reviewed the financial documents superficially and missed several discrepancies.
O auditor revisou os documentos financeiros superficialmente e perdeu várias discrepâncias.
2. to assess something in a cursory manner, focusing only on surface-level aspects rather than fundamental issues
She reviewed the manuscript superficially before submitting her feedback.
Ela revisou o manuscrito superficialmente antes de enviar seus comentários.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, admitting to reviewing something superficially is often seen negatively and may indicate laziness or lack of diligence. In academic and business settings, thorough review is expected and valued. The phrase is commonly used in criticism or self-acknowledgment of inadequate work.
NYC Slang
gave it a once-over
Related Idioms & Phrases
looked over lightly
gave it a quick once-over
barely skimmed the surface
didn't get into the weeds
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