With some energy deficiency, takes measures (5)

I believe the answer is:

sizes

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'measures' is the definition.
(size is a kind of measure)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for sizes that I've seen before include "Graduated measurements of clothing" , "Measures" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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