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cursory in German

cursory in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich — cursory means done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.

cursory in German

flüchtig
adj
Hasty or superficial.
oberflächlich
adj
Hasty or superficial.

What does "cursory" mean?

  1. adj Done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.
    "He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it."
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cursory in a sentence

  • He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it.
  • A cursory search of the room turned up nothing unusual.

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What is "cursory" in German?

"cursory" in German is flüchtig, oberflächlich. cursory means: Done quickly and without much attention to detail; hasty.

How do you use "cursory" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave the report only a cursory glance before signing it." In German, "cursory" is flüchtig, oberflächlich.

Are there other ways to say "cursory" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cursory": flüchtig, oberflächlich.

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