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cal·i·ber
 caliber
- pronunciation:
- kae
lih
b
 r
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the inner diameter of a gun barrel or other tube.
- synonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- diameter
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| definition 2: |
the outer diameter of a bullet or artillery shell.
- similar words:
- diameter
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| definition 3: |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness.
The school is known for having teachers of high caliber.- synonyms:
- merit, quality, stature, value, worth
- similar words:
- ability, capability, capacity, competence, endowment, excellence, faculty, gift, skill, talent, virtue
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| related words: |
force |
| derivation: |
calibered (adj.) |
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