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Definition of Cursory

Cursory
Cursory Cur"so*ry (k?r"s?-r?), a. [L. cursorius, fr. cursor. See Cursor.] 1. Running about; not stationary. [Obs.] 2. Characterized by haste; hastily or superficially performed; slight; superficial; careless. Events far too important to be treated in a cursory manner. --Hallam.

Meaning of Cursory from wikipedia

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