calibre
[noun]
Synonyms:
- worth, ability, capacity, distinction, merit, quality, stature, talent
- diameter, bore, gauge, measure

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cal‧i‧bre British English, caliber American English /ˈkæləbə, ˈkælɪbə $ -ər/ noun

1. [uncountable] the level of quality or ability that someone or something has achieved
of sb’s calibre
Where will we find another man of his calibre?
The school attracts a high calibre of student.
of high/the right etc calibre
The paintings were of the highest caliber.
of this/that calibre
The city needs a hotel of this calibre (=of this high standard).

2. [countable]
a) the width of the inside of a gun or tube:
a .22 caliber rifle
b) the width of a bullet

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