Caliber

/ˈkælɪbər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel.

The soldier was trained to use rifles of various calibers.

The quality of someone's character or mental capacity.

We need a person of high caliber to lead this project.

A measurement of the diameter of an ammunition or a projectile.

The gunsmith carried a variety of calibers for different firearms.

From Latin 'caliber', meaning 'a measure, a standard'.

high caliber:

Referring to someone or something of excellent quality.

a person of caliber:

A person of significant skill or character.

A top-notch or exceptional individual.

That new manager is real caliber; she really knows her stuff.

Something that is of good quality.

This restaurant is caliber; their food is always amazing.