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How do you spell Cursory?

Correct spelling

cursory

Think 'cursor' running across screen - cursory glance runs quickly over surface.

Why is cursory spelled this way?

From Latin cursorius, of running. CURSUS (a running). A cursory glance runs over the surface — speed sacrificing depth for coverage.

Common misspellings of cursory

curserycursarycursoury

Example

She gave the contract only a cursory review before signing it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cursory?+
The correct spelling is "cursory". Think 'cursor' running across screen - cursory glance runs quickly over surface.
Is it cursery or cursory?+
The correct spelling is "cursory", not "cursery".

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