Pronunciation: [ɡlˈanst ˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA) 
Glanced over is a two-word verb that means to quickly look or examine something. The IPA phonetic transcription of "glanced over" is /ɡlænst ˈoʊvər/, which represents the pronunciation of each letter in the word. The "g" sounds like "g" in "get," the "a" sounds like "a" in "cat," the "n" sounds like "n" in "now," and so on. This word is spelled as "glanced over" without any hyphen as well.
"Glanced over" is a phrasal verb that refers to quickly looking or scanning through something, such as a text, a document, or a physical object, without detailed examination or deep analysis. It involves a brief and cursory observation or inspection.
When one "glances over" something, they perform a swift, superficial, and casual review, typically to gain a general idea, overview, or impression rather than to thoroughly examine or scrutinize the details. It implies a rapid or momentary glimpse, often done without focus or concentration.
This phrase conveys the act of briefly scanning and taking a quick look at a subject matter, without the intention or effort to thoroughly understand all the information presented or examining it in detail. It implies a more general and less detailed approach, where the main objective is to obtain an overall sense or a superficial understanding.
"Glanced over" can also be used metaphorically to describe the rapid scanning or superficial examination of a situation or event. It can suggest a brief and casual assessment, often without diving into the depth of the matter or fully delving into the intricacies. In such cases, the phrase implies a quick perusal or superficial inspection, offering a general impression or understanding without comprehensive analysis.
The word "glanced over" is a phrase that combines the verb "glanced" with the preposition "over".
The verb "glance" originally comes from the Middle English word "glansen", which derived from Old French "glancier" meaning "to slip by" or "to slide". It is thought to have originated from the Frankish language, an early Germanic language.
The preposition "over" comes from Old English "ofer", which has Germanic roots. It is related to the Old High German "ubar" and the Gothic "ufar", both of which mean "over" or "above".
When combined, the phrase "glanced over" refers to the action of quickly looking over or skim-reading something.
