cursory check

Examples (20)

• The mechanic only gave the car a cursory check before declaring it safe.
• The guard gave my bag a cursory check at the entrance.
• A cursory check of the documents revealed several inconsistencies.
• We only had time for a cursory check of the code before deployment.
• We should at least perform a cursory check of the equipment before we start.
• The doctor performed a cursory check and said it was just a minor sprain.
• I'll just do a cursory check of my email before I leave for the day.
• A cursory check of the records revealed several inconsistencies.
• A more thorough inspection was needed; a cursory check wasn't enough to find the fault.
• He had only given the document a cursory check, so he missed the crucial typo.
• Before submitting your draft, give it a final cursory check for any obvious errors.
• I'll just do a cursory check of the emails now and read them properly later.
• Only a cursory check was conducted by the security guard at the gate.
• A cursory check was conducted on all vehicles leaving the area.
• Even a cursory check would have shown that the figures in the report were wrong.
• Even a cursory check would have shown that the figures in the report didn't add up.
• He gave the room a cursory check for any personal items he might have left behind.
• "Did you look at the engine?" "Just a cursory check, but it seemed okay."
• The editor admitted that only a cursory check had been performed on the article for typos.
• Before submitting your essay, at least give it a cursory check for spelling errors.