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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.
noun. cal· i· ber ˈka-lə-bər. British also kə-ˈlē- variants or calibre. Synonyms of caliber. 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 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.
[countable] the measurement from one side of the inside of a tube or gun to the other; the measurement from one side of a bullet to the other. a high calibre weapon. a .22 calibre bullet.
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: 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.
Dictionary definition of calibre. The quality of someone's character or the level of their ability, in terms of skill, excellence, and distinction. "The calibre of the speakers at the conference was outstanding." Detailed meaning of 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.
Weights and Measures the diameter of something of circular section, esp. that of the inside of a tube: a pipe of three-inch caliber. Military [Ordn.]the diameter of the bore of a gun taken as a unit of measurement. degree of capacity or competence; ability: a mathematician of high caliber.
