What does the cryptic crossword clue "Barely sufficient examination taking minimal time (5)" mean?

The definition is "Barely sufficient". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SCAN (synonym="examination") + T (abbreviation="time") = SCANT; definition: "Barely sufficient" The answer is SCANT.

Barely sufficient examination taking minimal time (5)

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