What does the cryptic crossword clue "25 allocated to satellite in comparative measurement (5)" mean?

The definition is "comparative measurement". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAT (synonym="RAT") + IO (synonym="satellite of the planet Jupiter") = RATIO The answer is RATIO.

25 allocated to satellite in comparative measurement (5)

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