Quick look: meaning, definitions and examples

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quick look

 

[ kwɪk lʊk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

at a glance

A quick look is a brief and rapid examination or observation of something, usually done without much detail or depth.

Synonyms

glance, glimpse, peek, scan

Examples of usage

  • He took a quick look at the report before the meeting.
  • She gave a quick look around the room to see if anyone was there.
Context #2 | Verb

rapidly observe

To quick look means to glance or briefly observe something in a rapid and cursory manner.

Synonyms

glance, glimpse, peek, scan

Examples of usage

  • I just need to quick look at the document to find the information I need.
  • She quick looked at her watch before hurrying out the door.

Translations

Translations of the word "quick look" in other languages:

🇵🇹 olhada rápida

🇮🇳 त्वरित नज़र

🇩🇪 schneller Blick

🇮🇩 pandangan cepat

🇺🇦 швидкий погляд

🇵🇱 szybki rzut oka

🇯🇵 クイックルック

🇫🇷 coup d'œil rapide

🇪🇸 mirada rápida

🇹🇷 hızlı bakış

🇰🇷 빠른 시선

🇸🇦 نظرة سريعة

🇨🇿 rychlý pohled

🇸🇰 rýchly pohľad

🇨🇳 快速一瞥

🇸🇮 hiter pogled

🇮🇸 fljótleg skoðun

🇰🇿 жылдам көзқарас

🇬🇪 სწრაფი მზერა

🇦🇿 sürətli baxış

🇲🇽 mirada rápida

Etymology

The term 'quick look' originated from the idea of swiftly examining or observing something without much detail. It is often used in informal or casual contexts to refer to a brief inspection or glance. The phrase has been commonly used in everyday language to convey the concept of taking a rapid and cursory look at something.