the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a running or hasty manner; carelessly.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a running or hasty manner; slightly; hastily; without close attention or thoroughness: as, I read the paper cursorily.
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ad. without taking pains
Word Usage
"Mr de Klerk said he had spoken "cursorily" to Mr Mandela and Mr Mandela had given him certain assurances about details "which convinces me we will be able to reach some kind of consensus on this issue"."