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Allotment raised to meet specifications (7,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

measure up

'meet specifications' is the definition.
(measure up can mean to meet required criteria)

'allotment raised' is the wordplay.
'allotment' becomes 'measure' (allotment can mean a measure or portion).
'raised' becomes 'up' (similar in meaning).
'measure'+'up'='MEASURE UP'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for measure up that I've seen before include "Have what it takes" , "Reach required standard" , "take dimensions" , "Cut the mustard" , "determine the altitude?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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