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perfunctorily

UK
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.ɪ.li/
US
/pərˈfʌŋk.tɚ.ɪ.li/

Translations

perfunctorilyadverb
UK
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.ɪ.li/
US
/pərˈfʌŋk.tɚ.ɪ.li/
He completed the task perfunctorily, without paying much attention to the details.
Он выполнил задание поверхностно, не обращая особого внимания на детали.
Synonyms
cursory
superficially
mechanically
hastily
sloppily

Definitions

perfunctorilyadverb
In a manner that is carried out with minimal effort or reflection.
She perfunctorily glanced at the report before the meeting.
In a routine, mechanical, or superficial manner, done as a duty without enthusiasm or genuine interest.
The clerk stamped the forms perfunctorily, barely looking up.
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