caliber

• Sustantivo que denota la calidad, el nivel o el estándar de las habilidades de alguien o el valor de algo; también se usa para referirse al diámetro interno del cañón de un arma de fuego o al diámetro de una bala.

A noun referring to the quality, standard, or level of someone's ability or something's worth; also used to describe the internal diameter of a gun barrel or the diameter of a bullet.

1. Quality or standardB2formal

   The level of quality, ability, or importance of someone or something.

   calibre (figurado)

   • The university attracts students of the highest caliber.
   • Her work is of a professional caliber.
   • We need to hire someone of a different caliber for this role.

   Sinónimosabilitycapabilityclassdegreedistinctionexcellencegradelevelmeasuremeritqualityrankstandardstatureworth

   Antónimosinferioritymediocrity

2. Diameter of a bullet or gun barrelB2formal

   The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of a bullet.

   Calibre de un arma de fuego

   • The rifle uses a .22 caliber bullet.
   • The gun's caliber determines its power and range.
   • He checked the caliber of the ammunition before loading.

   Sinónimosboregauge