(especially BrE) (AmE usually caliber) noun
1 [U] the quality of sth, especially a person's ability:
He was impressed by the high calibre of applicants for the job. * The firm needs more people of your calibre.
2 [C] the width of the inside of a tube or gun; the width of a bullet:
a.22 calibre bullet * a high calibre weapon
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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