Unit with short and long versions (3)

I believe the answer is:

ton

(Other definitions for ton that I've seen before include "1000 kilos" , "A slangy 100mph - heavy going" , "Imperial unit of weight" , "People of fashion" , "See 25" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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