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   cal·i·ber

   /ˈkaləbər/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability: "they could ill afford to lose a man of his caliber" Similar qualitymeritdistinctioncharacterworthstatureexcellencesuperiorityeminencepreeminenceabilityexpertisetalentcapabilitycapacityproficiencycompetencegiftsendowmentsstrengthsqualifications
   • ▪ the standard reached by something: "educational facilities of a very high caliber" Similar standardlevelgradequality
   • 2. the internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel: "a .22 caliber repeater rifle" Similar borediametergaugesizemeasure
   • ▪ the diameter of a bullet, shell, or rocket.
   • ▪ the diameter of a circular body, such as a tube, blood vessel, or fiber: "the reduction in caliber of arterial vessels"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘social standing or importance’): from French, from Italian calibro, perhaps from Arabic qālib ‘mold’, based on Greek kalapous ‘shoemaker's last’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. calibered adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › caliberCaliber Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CALIBER is degree of mental capacity or moral quality. How to use caliber in a sentence.

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   1. the diameter of a circular section, esp. the inside of a tube. 2. the diameter of the bore of a gun taken as a unit of measurement. 3. degree of capacity or competence; ability. Also, esp. Brit.,cal′i•bre.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCALIBER - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   The caliber of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high. 2. The caliber of something is its quality, especially when it is good.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › calibreCALIBRE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.powerthesaurus.org › caliberCALIBER in Thesaurus: 100+ Synonyms & Antonyms for CALIBER

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   What's the definition of Caliber in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Caliber meaning and usage.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › caliperCaliper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : any of various measuring instruments having two usually adjustable arms, legs, or jaws used especially to measure diameter or thickness usually used in plural. a pair of calipers. b. : a device for pressing a frictional material (such as a brake pad) against the sides of a rotating wheel or disc. 2.

8. pickhunting.com › how-is-a-caliber-measuredHow is a Caliber Measured? [4 Easiest Ways To Measure] -...

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   Aug 30, 2020 · Interested to learn how a Caliber is measured? Read this article and know 4 easiest ways to measure your firearm caliber and formula to calculate it yourself!