Calibre
noun
The internal size or measurement of something, especially a pipe, gun, or bullet.
The large-calibre guns were used in the war.
Often appears as...
- large calibre
- small calibre
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Technical
noun
The standard or level of quality or importance of a person or their work.
He is an artist of high calibre.
Often appears as...
- high calibre
- top calibre
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Approving
noun
A degree of mental capacity or moral quality.
She has the calibre to become an excellent student.
Often appears as...
- moral calibre
- intellectual calibre
noun
The diameter of a round or cylindrical object, especially a bullet or a gun barrel.
A 50-calibre machine gun was used.
Often appears as...
- small calibre
- large calibre
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The internal size or measurement of something, especially a pipe, gun, or bullet.
The large-calibre guns were used in the war.
Often appears as...
- large calibre
- small calibre
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The standard or level of quality or importance of a person or their work.
He is an artist of high calibre.
Often appears as...
- high calibre
- top calibre
Usage tips
Approving
noun
A degree of mental capacity or moral quality.
She has the calibre to become an excellent student.
Often appears as...
- moral calibre
- intellectual calibre
noun
The diameter of a round or cylindrical object, especially a bullet or a gun barrel.
A 50-calibre machine gun was used.
Often appears as...
- small calibre
- large calibre
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Specificity
Used for precise measurements in technical fields like engineering and ballistics.
The pipes have a 5-inch calibre.
Pro Tip 2/2Not for Capacity
Avoid confusing 'calibre' with general capacity; it's specific to diameters in technical contexts.
Incorrect: The barrel can hold 50 liters. Correct: The barrel has a 50-liter calibre.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Specificity
Used for precise measurements in technical fields like engineering and ballistics.
The pipes have a 5-inch calibre.
Pro Tip 2/2Not for Capacity
Avoid confusing 'calibre' with general capacity; it's specific to diameters in technical contexts.
Incorrect: The barrel can hold 50 liters. Correct: The barrel has a 50-liter calibre.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Specificity
Used for precise measurements in technical fields like engineering and ballistics.
The pipes have a 5-inch calibre.
Pro Tip 2/2Not for Capacity
Avoid confusing 'calibre' with general capacity; it's specific to diameters in technical contexts.
Incorrect: The barrel can hold 50 liters. Correct: The barrel has a 50-liter calibre.
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Praising slowness - Carl...
and I think what's very revealing is that the elite universities who are often cited as the reason that people drive their kids and hothouse them so much are starting to notice the caliber of students coming to them is falling these kids have wonderful marks they have Seavey's jammed with extracurriculars to the point that would
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The TED Fellows program
foremost Ted is a place where people share ideas they're very giving of knowledge of passion of just vision it's connecting people I think whatever you do I mean to cut the caliber of people who here are successful because I have a certain focus and at a concentration and
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Knock Knock, You’re...
we seized a loaded 45 caliber handgun with a hollow-point bullets in it hollow points are obviously concerning for us in terms of that it does more damage it has more stopping power I think we're pretty lucky here in Australia in that this is a rare find we
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Troublesome Trespassers...
then trespass through the wildlife area make sure all the weapons are registered ones that are more serious in nature copy firearms one right is going to be a semi-automatic Ruger pistol caliber twenty20 number one 5-7 two
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A Park Reborn: Charging...
And the protective body armor and the vehicle panels just collapsed. And simultaneously I heard this bang go off. And I didn't realize until later it was the sound of Maveneco's .458 which is a huge caliber rifle.
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Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
actually deeper something I mean you do have a 557 you got a 9 mil you do have some 45s 38 special I've also seen some point to caliber ones so there's numerous calibers in here next in here
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The Rise of the Cali...
JIM So, they were to be respected. Yes, they were dopers and traffickers, but you cannot underestimate them. You underestimate people of that caliber, you're doomed.
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Busting a Stashhouse PIPE...
I'm here at Georgia Tech I've got a rifle here so 22 caliber I just loaded it was ready to video shoot
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Parking Lot Drug Bust PIPE...
Was it loaded or no? Oh, it was? There was a loaded 38 caliber pistol located in the center console.
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Inside National...
the camera 45 caliber sweatband my favorite pair of shoes walkie-talkies
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Praising slowness - Carl...
and I think what's very revealing is that the elite universities who are often cited as the reason that people drive their kids and hothouse them so much are starting to notice the caliber of students coming to them is falling these kids have wonderful marks they have Seavey's jammed with extracurriculars to the point that would
Video examples
The TED Fellows program
foremost Ted is a place where people share ideas they're very giving of knowledge of passion of just vision it's connecting people I think whatever you do I mean to cut the caliber of people who here are successful because I have a certain focus and at a concentration and
Video examples
Knock Knock, You’re...
we seized a loaded 45 caliber handgun with a hollow-point bullets in it hollow points are obviously concerning for us in terms of that it does more damage it has more stopping power I think we're pretty lucky here in Australia in that this is a rare find we
Video examples
Troublesome Trespassers...
then trespass through the wildlife area make sure all the weapons are registered ones that are more serious in nature copy firearms one right is going to be a semi-automatic Ruger pistol caliber twenty20 number one 5-7 two
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A Park Reborn: Charging...
And the protective body armor and the vehicle panels just collapsed. And simultaneously I heard this bang go off. And I didn't realize until later it was the sound of Maveneco's .458 which is a huge caliber rifle.
Video examples
Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
actually deeper something I mean you do have a 557 you got a 9 mil you do have some 45s 38 special I've also seen some point to caliber ones so there's numerous calibers in here next in here
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
JIM So, they were to be respected. Yes, they were dopers and traffickers, but you cannot underestimate them. You underestimate people of that caliber, you're doomed.
Video examples
Busting a Stashhouse PIPE...
I'm here at Georgia Tech I've got a rifle here so 22 caliber I just loaded it was ready to video shoot
Video examples
Parking Lot Drug Bust PIPE...
Was it loaded or no? Oh, it was? There was a loaded 38 caliber pistol located in the center console.
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Inside National...
the camera 45 caliber sweatband my favorite pair of shoes walkie-talkies
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Bonnie Raitt
American Musician
Sometimes I don't go into the studio for quite a while because I haven't found enough good songs. They have to have a certain caliber and connect with me because I'm going to be playing them for the rest of my life. I start off with a circle of friends whose songs I love anyway.
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Matt Serra
American Mixed Martial Artist
I do believe that 'Aljo' could be world champion. If you look at the fighters he's faced and beaten, they're high caliber people. He's also faced and overcome adversity, including back-to-back losses in fights he could have won.
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Kenny Omega
Canadian Athlete
John Cena is one of the great WWE talents that I respect most. If I were to end up there, working with someone of his caliber would certainly be a goal and jive with my mission of changing wrestling.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.
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Matt Sydal
American Wrestler
If you're just trying to get by, you're going to be left behind. The caliber of shows I'm on are incredible, and it makes me just want to raise that bar even more.
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Vishwajeet Pradhan
Indian Actor
I have absolutely no problem on doing a negative character. If that matches up to my acting caliber, I will definitely do that.
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Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
A lot of what made ECW great was the work and we're going to have the best caliber in ring stuff in the world.
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Ronald Koeman
Dutch Businessman
The Europa League is a different calibre than the Champions League.
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Sudha Chandran
An actress of my calibre is not afraid of playing a grandmother!
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Shweta Tripathi
Indian Actress
I am happy that I am getting roles to prove my acting calibre.
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Bonnie Raitt
American Musician
Sometimes I don't go into the studio for quite a while because I haven't found enough good songs. They have to have a certain caliber and connect with me because I'm going to be playing them for the rest of my life. I start off with a circle of friends whose songs I love anyway.
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Matt Serra
American Mixed Martial Artist
I do believe that 'Aljo' could be world champion. If you look at the fighters he's faced and beaten, they're high caliber people. He's also faced and overcome adversity, including back-to-back losses in fights he could have won.
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Kenny Omega
Canadian Athlete
John Cena is one of the great WWE talents that I respect most. If I were to end up there, working with someone of his caliber would certainly be a goal and jive with my mission of changing wrestling.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.
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Matt Sydal
American Wrestler
If you're just trying to get by, you're going to be left behind. The caliber of shows I'm on are incredible, and it makes me just want to raise that bar even more.
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Vishwajeet Pradhan
Indian Actor
I have absolutely no problem on doing a negative character. If that matches up to my acting caliber, I will definitely do that.
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Tony Khan
Bangladeshi Chef
A lot of what made ECW great was the work and we're going to have the best caliber in ring stuff in the world.
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Ronald Koeman
Dutch Businessman
The Europa League is a different calibre than the Champions League.
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Sudha Chandran
An actress of my calibre is not afraid of playing a grandmother!
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Shweta Tripathi
Indian Actress
I am happy that I am getting roles to prove my acting calibre.
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