The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word YARDSTICKS
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The straight part
We know that "Measures" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measures = yardsticks.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does YARDSTICKS mean?
YARDSTICKS noun- A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
- A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.