The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIVIDERS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Measuring devices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measuring devices = dividers.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 DIVIDERS mean?
DIVIDERS noun- An object that separates.
- A device resembling a drawing compass and used to transfer measurements of length.
- The median or central reservation of a highway or other road where traffic in opposite directions are kept separated.
- A person who divides or separates.