Kalibre (en. Caliber)
ka-li-bre
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Measurement or dimension of a firearm, particularly the diameter of the barrel.
This gun has a caliber of .45.
Ang baril na ito ay may kalibre na .45.
Level or quality of a person or thing.
His skills are of high caliber.
Ang kanyang mga kakayahan ay may mataas na kalibre.
Measurement used in technical fields such as engineering.
The caliber of materials is important in construction.
Mahalaga ang kalibre ng mga materyales sa konstruksiyon.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'calibre'
Common Phrases and Expressions
caliber of a person
Level or quality of a person.
kalibre ng tao
of caliber
Showing high level or quality.
may kalibre
Related Words
calibration
The process of measuring and adjusting equipment.
kalibrasyon
calibrator
Instrument or person that measures and adjusts caliber.
kalibrador
Slang Meanings
Of high level or quality.
The items here are of international brand caliber.
Yung mga gamit dito, kalibre ng mga international brand.
Quick and effective in a situation.
He's definitely the caliber of leader we need in the team.
Siya talaga ang kalibre ng mga leader na kailangan natin sa team.
A person who is super awesome or cool.
That's Mark, he's on the level of a rockstar!
Ganyan si Mark, kalibre yan ng mga rockstar!