calibre

• Nom désignant à la fois le degré ou le niveau d'excellence, de valeur ou de qualité de quelque chose, et le diamètre intérieur d'un tube ou du canon d'une arme à feu.

A noun referring to a degree or grade of excellence, worth, or quality, or the internal diameter of a tube or gun barrel.

1. Quality or standardB2formal

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

   calibre (niveau de qualité)

   • The university attracts students of the highest calibre.
   • We need to hire someone of your calibre for this project.
   • The calibre of the work produced by the team was exceptional.

   Synonymesgradelevelmeritqualityrankstandardstatureworth

2. Diameter of a tube or barrelC1formal

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

   Calibre

   • The rifle uses a .22 calibre bullet.
   • The calibre of the cannon was measured in inches.
   • Different calibres are used for different types of ammunition.

   Synonymesborediametergauge