English dictionary

caliber

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

noun.attribute

Examples
An executive of low caliber.

Synonyms calibre quality

Source: WordNet 3.0
diameter of a tube or gun barrel

noun.attribute

Synonyms bore calibre gauge

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>caliber</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913