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Failing to finish minimal inspection (4)

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scan

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'inspection' is the definition.
(scan is a kind of inspection)

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(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" .)

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