Failing to finish minimal inspection (4)
I believe the answer is:
scan
'inspection' is the definition.
(scan is a kind of inspection)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for scan that I've seen before include "make a detailed copy of" , "Survey - check-up" , "Conform to a metrical pattern" , "Convert (a document) to a digital form" , "Scrutinise; glance over" .)