calibre
Britishnoun
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the diameter of a cylindrical body, esp the internal diameter of a tube or the bore of a firearm
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the diameter of a shell or bullet
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ability; distinction
a musician of high calibre
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personal character
a man of high calibre
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of calibre
C16: from Old French, from Italian calibro, from Arabic qālib shoemaker's last, mould
Example Sentences
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There are few footballers of Haaland's calibre who have broken into the cultural zeitgeist quite like he has.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"So when you come in and see a training facility of this calibre, it shows you these people are serious and want to be successful."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Great foundations laid by Clarke, Moyes is the calibre of coach to take us to the next level.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Co, the police spokesman, also revealed the other weapon used in the shooting, a .38 calibre pistol, was registered to a security agency in Cebu City.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
I first got an idea of its calibre when I heard him preach in his own church at Morton.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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