calibre
Translation
caliber, quality, standard, ability
Examples
He is a politician of the highest calibre.
He is a politician of the highest caliber.
The gun has a .22 calibre barrel.
The gun has a .22 caliber barrel.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the quality of someone or something He is a politician of the highest caliber.
((a + number + caliber + noun)) the diameter of a gun barrel The gun has a .22 caliber barrel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quality, standard, level; bore, gauge
Etymology
From Arabic 'qālib' meaning 'mold' or 'form', referring to a standard of quality or size.
Memory Tips
Think of the legendary sword 'Excalibur', a weapon of the highest 'caliber' (quality).