to look at something, especially something written, very quickly
Could you just glance over this letter and tell me if you think it's all right?
glance over (someone or something)
To look at someone or something quickly and perfunctorily. I always glance over my desk to make sure I have everything before I leave the office at night.I just glanced over him, so I don't remember if he was wearing a hat or not.
glance over someone or something
to examine someone or something very quickly. I only glanced over the papers. They look okay to me.The doctor glanced over the injured woman and called for an ambulance.
glance over
v.
To take a brief look at something: I picked up the book and glanced it over, but it didn't look very interesting. We glanced over the paperwork before buying the car.