Measure out the meat as mentioned (4)

I believe the answer is:

mete

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'measure out' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for mete that I've seen before include "Dole (out)" , "Apportion" , "Administer or bestow, as in small portions" , "Dish (out)" , "Allot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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