Item that's made to measure (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruler

(Other definitions for ruler that I've seen before include "Measuring tool" , "Emperor - measure" , "Despot perhaps" , "overlord" , "Royal" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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