- a variation of caliber.
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
You could do the same on a Kindle, but this is a long, complicated process involving the Calibre app — at least for now.
From The Verge • Jun. 30, 2022
Calibre Press, he said, has taught more than 20,000 officers per year for over 40 years.
From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2020
The kind of rifle I want is one of Sharps new improved shooting rifles with a barrell 36 inches in length and a barrell 16 pound weight Calibre 44.
From The Story of a Summer Or, Journal Leaves from Chappaqua by Cleveland, Cecilia Pauline
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