meaning of calibre
1. The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
2. The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
3. Fig. : Capacity or compass of mind.
4. a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low
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