1. A cursory or shallow inspection that lacks depth, thoroughness, or detailed analysis
The doctor conducted only a superficial examination of the patient's symptoms.
O médico realizou apenas um exame superficial dos sintomas do paciente.
2. In professional contexts, an inspection that covers only surface-level aspects without investigating underlying issues
The auditor's superficial examination of the accounts failed to detect the fraud.
O exame superficial do auditor das contas não conseguiu detectar a fraude.