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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The news is that the audits include adverse opinion letters from the union’s auditing firms, Calibre and Legacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
Musicians like Pepe Aguilar, who dropped a treacly cover of Calibre 50’s “Corrido de Juanito” a few weeks ago, are rushing to meet the moment with benefit concerts and pledges to support nonprofits.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
Prentis B. Tomlinson Jr., chief executive of Calibre Energy, bought the house in 2005.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
From the outside, the new 45mm Connected Calibre E4 has a more streamlined design than the 2020 model, with less chunky buttons and a more pronounced crown to help navigate around the watch.
From The Verge • Feb. 10, 2022
A Practical Treatise on the Application of the Principle of the Rifle to Guns and Mortars of every Calibre.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 78, April, 1864 by Various
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