caliber

[ kal-uh-ber ]

/ ˈkæl ə bər /

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noun

the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube: a pipe of three-inch caliber.

Ordnance. the diameter of the bore of a gun taken as a unit of measurement.

degree of capacity or competence; ability: a mathematician of high caliber.

degree of merit or excellence; quality: the high moral caliber of the era.

Also especially British, cal·i·bre .

Origin of caliber

1560–70; variant of calibre<Middle French ≪ Arabic qālib mold, last <Greek kālápous shoe last, equivalent to kāla- combining form of kâlon wood + poús foot (see -pod)

SYNONYMS FOR caliber

4 worth, distinction.

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OTHER WORDS FROM caliber

cal·i·bered; especially British, cal·i·bred, adjective

Words nearby caliber

Calgon, Calhoun, Calhoun, John C., Cali, Caliban, caliber, calibrate, calibre, caliceal, calicectasis, calicectomy

Example sentences from the Web for caliber

To your point, though, it’s a really exhausting sort of assignment to guard someone of the caliber of LeBron or even Butler for a whole game.
The Keys To Winning The NBA Finals For The Lakers And Heat|Chris Herring (chris.herring@fivethirtyeight.com)|September 30, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Lastly, you need to invest in some common caliber ammunition.
A Prepper’s Secrets to Surviving What’s Left of 2020|Eugene Robinson|September 21, 2020|Ozy
The caliber at which Sam and the entire crew preformed dubbed them professionals not students.
Nitehawk Shorts Festival: ‘Brute,’ a Twisted Take on Playing in the Dark|Julia Grinberg|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was later reported that the weapon was a BB gun that appeared to be a .45-caliber pistol.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Still, the school has gotten more difficult to get into and the caliber of student attending has improved, as a result.
How The University of Wisconsin Badgers Are Bucking the Big Ten Ticket Flop|Brian Weidy|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the body of Johnson was exhumed, the medical examiner was acutely chagrined when six .22 caliber rounds were removed from it.
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He swaggered into the school cafeteria that day with a .22 caliber handgun and started shooting randomly.
How To Plan A Jailbreak|Seth Ferranti|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"It is heavy," agreed Charley, returning it to Skipper Blink, and eyeing the thirty caliber.
Left on the Labrador|Dillon Wallace
Arm, any pocket revolver of .32 caliber or larger, within the rules.
Pistol and Revolver Shooting|A. L. A. Himmelwright
One paterero of the same casting, caliber fifteen libras, length fourteen diameters.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609|Various
Liking Andy and wanting a strong ally of his caliber, Frosty had come to love his partner.
Swamp Cat|James Arthur Kjelgaard
Judging from the caliber of the rifle that we later found or become acquainted with, this would more resemble a wound of entry.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Medical definitions for caliber

caliber

[ kăl′ə-bər ]

n.

The diameter of the inside of a round cylinder, such as a tube.

单词	caliber
释义	caliber [ kal-uh-ber ] / ˈkæl ə bər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR caliber ON THESAURUS.COM noun the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube: a pipe of three-inch caliber. Ordnance. the diameter of the bore of a gun taken as a unit of measurement. degree of capacity or competence; ability: a mathematician of high caliber. degree of merit or excellence; quality: the high moral caliber of the era. Also especially British, cal·i·bre . Origin of caliber 1560–70; variant of calibre<Middle French ≪ Arabic qālib mold, last <Greek kālápous shoe last, equivalent to kāla- combining form of kâlon wood + poús foot (see -pod) SYNONYMS FOR caliber 4 worth, distinction. SEE SYNONYMS FOR caliber ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM caliber cal·i·bered; especially British, cal·i·bred, adjective Words nearby caliber Calgon, Calhoun, Calhoun, John C., Cali, Caliban, caliber, calibrate, calibre, caliceal, calicectasis, calicectomy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for caliber To your point, though, it’s a really exhausting sort of assignment to guard someone of the caliber of LeBron or even Butler for a whole game. The Keys To Winning The NBA Finals For The Lakers And Heat\|Chris Herring (chris.herring@fivethirtyeight.com)\|September 30, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Lastly, you need to invest in some common caliber ammunition. A Prepper’s Secrets to Surviving What’s Left of 2020\|Eugene Robinson\|September 21, 2020\|Ozy The caliber at which Sam and the entire crew preformed dubbed them professionals not students. Nitehawk Shorts Festival: ‘Brute,’ a Twisted Take on Playing in the Dark\|Julia Grinberg\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It was later reported that the weapon was a BB gun that appeared to be a .45-caliber pistol. The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown\|Nina Strochlic\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Still, the school has gotten more difficult to get into and the caliber of student attending has improved, as a result. How The University of Wisconsin Badgers Are Bucking the Big Ten Ticket Flop\|Brian Weidy\|October 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When the body of Johnson was exhumed, the medical examiner was acutely chagrined when six .22 caliber rounds were removed from it. The Myth of the Central Park Five\|Edward Conlon\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He swaggered into the school cafeteria that day with a .22 caliber handgun and started shooting randomly. How To Plan A Jailbreak\|Seth Ferranti\|September 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST "It is heavy," agreed Charley, returning it to Skipper Blink, and eyeing the thirty caliber. Left on the Labrador\|Dillon Wallace Arm, any pocket revolver of .32 caliber or larger, within the rules. Pistol and Revolver Shooting\|A. L. A. Himmelwright One paterero of the same casting, caliber fifteen libras, length fourteen diameters. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609\|Various Liking Andy and wanting a strong ally of his caliber, Frosty had come to love his partner. Swamp Cat\|James Arthur Kjelgaard Judging from the caliber of the rifle that we later found or become acquainted with, this would more resemble a wound of entry. Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy Words related to caliber talent, competence, quality, ability, stature, dignity, strength, force, constitution, power, nature, essence, merit, faculty, value, capability, appetency, virtue, distinction, scope Medical definitions for caliber caliber [ kăl′ə-bər ] n. The diameter of the inside of a round cylinder, such as a tube. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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caliber

noun

Origin of caliber

SYNONYMS FOR caliber

OTHER WORDS FROM caliber

Words nearby caliber

Example sentences from the Web for caliber

Words related to caliber

Medical definitions for caliber

n.