CURSORILY

cursorily, quickly

(adverb) without taking pains; “he looked cursorily through the magazine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cursorily (comparative more cursorily, superlative most cursorily)

In a cursory manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Cur"so*ri*ly (kr"s-r-l), adv.

Definition: In a running or hasty manner; carelessly.

CURSORY

Cur"so*ry (kr"s-r), a. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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