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The phrase "a cursory note about" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to briefly mention or summarize a topic without going into detail.
Example: "In this report, I will include a cursory note about the recent changes in policy."
Alternatives: "a brief mention of" or "a quick overview of".
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The reporter's negligence is called out, the fact-checker's flouting of Times "standards," but there's just a cursory note about the "editing process".
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I stood at the back of the crowd thinking: "Do they know I'm here?" Finally, an alderman gave a cursory note of thanks to about thirty people, including me.
Because they had often made up details of play sessions on the spot, they usually just scribbled a quick map as they played, with cursory notes about monsters, treasures, and traps.
Tortorella sounded a cautious note about Miller.
(The Times made cursory note of Cuomo's statement toward the end of a story on other Cuomo-related matters).
Mr. Harrison scoffed at Mr. Siraj's answers, in particular his contention that he gave the document only a cursory review, noting that he faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Try this: as your family member tells the story, take only broad, cursory notes — enough to make a rough outline.
Non-students are asked a cursory question about their intention to remain in Britain.
The Two-way, NPR's news blog, has a cursory story about the help NSA provided.
First, a brief note about terminology.
A note about the menu.
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