Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PROPORTIONATE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Measured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measured = proportionate.
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What does PROPORTIONATE mean?

PROPORTIONATE verb
  1. To make proportionate.
PROPORTIONATE adjective
  1. In proportion; proportional; commensurable.
  2. Harmonious and symmetrical.

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