superficially reviewed
[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli rɪˈvjuːd]
verb phrase / adjective phrase
analisado superficialmente
1. examined or inspected in a cursory manner without thorough investigation or deep analysis
The document was superficially reviewed before being approved.
O documento foi analisado superficialmente antes de ser aprovado.
2. given only a quick glance or preliminary assessment without attention to details or complexities
The proposal was superficially reviewed and many important issues were overlooked.
A proposta foi analisada superficialmente e muitas questões importantes foram ignoradas.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, professional, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it often appears in critical discussions about inadequate work reviews or insufficient quality control. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate and educational settings to indicate a lack of diligence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give something the once-over
look at something with a jaundiced eye
not looking too closely
barely scratching the surface
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