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- Dictionarycalibre/ˈkalɪbə/
noun
- 1. the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability: "they could ill afford to lose a man of his calibre" Similar
- 2. the internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel: "a small-calibre revolver" Similar
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CALIBRE definition: 1. the quality of someone or something, especially someone's ability: 2. the width of the inside…. Learn more.
The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good. The caliber of his accomplishments produced a lasting influence. The calibre of teaching was very high.
1. a. : degree of mental capacity or moral quality. teachers of high caliber. b. : degree of excellence or importance. the caliber of instruction. 2. a. : the diameter of a bullet or other projectile. b. : the diameter of a bore of a gun usually expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch and typically written as a decimal fraction.
the quality of someone or something, especially someone's ability: If teaching paid more it might attract people of (a) higher calibre. The competition entries were of such (a) high calibre that judging them was very difficult. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Quality and standard. acid test.
Calibre definition: the diameter of a cylindrical body, esp the internal diameter of a tube or the bore of a firearm. See examples of CALIBRE used in a sentence.
noun. /ˈkælɪbə (r)/ /ˈkælɪbər/ ( US English caliber) [uncountable] the quality of something, especially a person’s ability synonym standard. He was impressed by the high calibre of applicants for the job. The firm needs more people of your calibre. Take your English to the next level.
1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the diameter of a cylindrical body, esp the internal diameter of a tube or the bore of a firearm. 2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the diameter of a shell or bullet. 3. ability; distinction: a musician of high calibre. 4. personal character: a man of high calibre.
Caliber definition: the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube. See examples of CALIBER used in a sentence.
Definitions of calibre. noun. diameter of a tube or gun barrel. synonyms: bore, caliber, gauge. see more. noun. a degree or grade of excellence or worth. synonyms: caliber, quality. see more.
CALIBRE meaning: 1. the quality or level of ability of someone or something: 2. the measurement across the inside…. Learn more.
