"An ounce of action is worth a __ of theory": Emerson (probably) (3)

I believe the answer is:

ton

(Other definitions for ton that I've seen before include "Style" , "20cwt" , "U nit of weight" , "A slangy 100 mph - heavy" , "Weight - fashion (French)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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