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calibre

/kælɪbər/ noun · British & US
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What does calibre mean?

noun

The size or quality of a gun barrel, or the quality or capacity of a person's character or abilities. A person's character or abilities.

Example

"The calibre of the new rifle was impressive, with a range of over a mile."

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