The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word VOLTMETER
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The straight part
We know that "measure of force" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measure of force = voltmeter.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VOLTMETER mean?
VOLTMETER noun- An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.