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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.
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 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.
CALIBRE meaning: 1. the quality of someone or something, especially someone's ability: 2. the width of the inside…. Learn more.
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.
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.
n. 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.
CALIBRE definition: 1. the quality or level of ability of someone or something: 2. the measurement across the inside…. Learn more.
calibre meaning, definition, what is calibre: the level of quality or ability that som...: Learn more.
the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
