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Meaning of 'calibre' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calibre [ n.]
- The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
- The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
- Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.

Meaning of 'calibre' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . calibre [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a degree or grade of excellence or worth
Example in sentence:
  • an executive of low caliber;
  • the quality of students has risen

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