Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cursory-reading
noun
/ˈkɜːr.sə.ri ˈriː.dɪŋ/
Definition
A quick or superficial reading of text without careful attention to detail.
Examples
- After a cursory reading of the report, I realized I needed to review it more thoroughly.
- The article seemed well-written, but a cursory reading missed some key arguments.
Meaning
Cursory reading refers to the process of skimming through material to get a general sense of its content, rather than engaging deeply with it.
Synonyms
- superficial reading
- skimming
- brief reading
