at a glance

idiom

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

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Design: More Sizzle in Less Space Anyone familiar with Apple computers will notice how the new Mac mini looks like a tiny Mac Studio at a glance. PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Simply the act of changing direction in the game invites new scenery to sprout in unseen corners, with the new reality ready to reveal itself at a glance. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Users can then rewatch those moments at a glance, or share them to platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, with just a click. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024 Easily monitor brush clogging, dust cup fullness, battery life, and suction mode at a glance. Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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