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
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Etymology
Origin of calibre
C16: from Old French, from Italian calibro, from Arabic qālib shoemaker's last, mould
Example Sentences
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When asked about Klopp in an interview with The Athletic last month, Riquelme said: "Naturally, I would love for profiles of that calibre, and others like them, to coach this club."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The keen photographer, 34, said he had seen shooting stars but never something of this "calibre", and was surprised to see what he believed was a "massive meteor flying through the sky".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In Shields, Price could face the calibre of opponent who would merit such a step up in venue.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
And after analysing exclusive images obtained by BBC News Persian of spent casings recovered from the streets, Kotlarski confirmed they were 7.62x39mm rounds - the specific calibre for Kalashnikov-type rifles.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 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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