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caliber
[ kal-uh-ber ]
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.
Synonyms: ,
Other Word Forms
- i· especially British, i· adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Failing with the higher caliber dating apps, he met and had an affair with a South American woman he met via Tinder.
But even a few months ago, it was unthinkable that an artist of Beyoncé’s caliber would have trouble moving tickets.
As for Ylfa, a newly concocted character, she exists just to squeeze a talent of Collette’s caliber and comedic chops into the plot.
And yes, all the attention Moore is getting this season for “The Substance” is deserved — her performance is of a caliber she’s never had the chance to build until now.
A host can only work so much magic to make an awards show watchable, but Sunday’s 82nd Golden Globes telecast was a rare case of the production matching the talent’s enthusiasm and caliber.
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