CALIBRE
\kˈalɪbə], \kˈalɪbə], \k_ˈa_l_ɪ_b_ə]\
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a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber"
By Princeton University
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a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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 caliber.
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The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
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Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.
By Oddity Software
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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 caliber.
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The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
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Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.
By Noah Webster.
By James Champlin Fernald
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