at a glance

phrase

: with a quick look
She was able to identify the problem at a glance.

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To cross-reference a customer record against a policy document, for example, the user has to be able to easily access information from multiple sources at a glance. — Mazy Dar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 This allows users to check the progress of several tasks at a glance instead of repeatedly opening different chats to see whether Codex has completed them. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 The fully electric vehicle is unlike anything to ever wear the Land Rover or Range Rover name and, at a glance, appears to have more in common with a sedan than an SUV. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Most of these tools are self-explanatory, such as delays, but some are a little harder to understand at a glance. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at a glance

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“At a glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20glance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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