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
- calibred adjective
Etymology
Origin of calibre
C16: from Old French, from Italian calibro, from Arabic qālib shoemaker's last, mould
Example Sentences
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Great save from Zion Suzuki who tipped McTominay's effort on to the post, but a player of his calibre should not be missing chances like that.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
He said the pair decided to write a song after attending a poetry reading together, praising the musician for being of the "highest calibre".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Newcastle will certainly have to tighten up, given the calibre of opposition they are due to face in the coming weeks.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 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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