 perfunctory |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | |
| Synonyms: | cursory casual passing | |
| Examples: | "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws" "a passing glance" "perfunctory courtesy" |
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| Related terms: | careless | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] as a formality only | |
| Synonyms: | pro_forma | |
| Examples: | "a one-candidate pro forma election" |
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| Related terms: | formal | |
| Similar spelling: |
perfunctorily perfumery perfumer |
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