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caliber

[ kal-uh-ber ]

noun

  1. the diameter of something of circular section, especially that of the inside of a tube:

    a pipe of three-inch caliber.

  2. Ordnance. the diameter of the bore of a gun taken as a unit of measurement.
  3. degree of capacity or competence; ability:

    a mathematician of high caliber.

  4. degree of merit or excellence; quality:

    the high moral caliber of the era.

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  • ³¦²¹±ôi·²ú±ð°ù±ð»å especially British, ³¦²¹±ôi·²ú°ù±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of caliber1

1560–70; variant of calibre < Middle French ≪ Arabic ±çÄå±ô¾±²ú mold, last < Greek °ìÄå±ôá±è´Ç³Ü²õ shoe last, equivalent to °ìÄå±ô²¹- combining form of °ìâ±ô´Ç²Ô wood + ±è´Çú²õ foot ( -pod )
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But even a few months ago, it was unthinkable that an artist of Beyoncé’s caliber would have trouble moving tickets.

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And yes, all the attention Moore is getting this season for “The Substance†is deserved — her performance is of a caliber she’s never had the chance to build until now.

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A host can only work so much magic to make an awards show watchable, but Sunday’s 82nd Golden Globes telecast was a rare case of the production matching the talent’s enthusiasm and caliber.

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It's an amazing opportunity to meet and cook with the caliber of chefs that compete on Top Chef.

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