Cursory/ˈkɜːrsəri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Detail Indicates a brush-over of the subject, often missing intricacies and depth. His cursory understanding of the rules led to many mistakes in the game. Pro Tip 2/3Briefness Implied Suggests that attention or time given was minimal. The tourist took a cursory look at the brochure before moving on. Pro Tip 3/3Not for Analysis Not suitable for situations requiring in-depth evaluation or thought. A cursory check might miss critical issues in the software code.