Cryptic crossword clue
Choose fancy iron, finally metric, using computer control 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ELECTRONIC

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The straight part
We know that "using computer control" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case using computer control = electronic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ELECTRONIC mean?

ELECTRONIC adjective
  1. : Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
  2. Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
  3. Generated by an electronic device.
  4. Of or pertaining to the Internet.

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