calibre

Meanings

• Adjective

  The quality of something, especially a literary work, that distinguishes it as superior.

  - "The novel has a high calibre of writing."
  - "He is an author of great calibre."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with calibre
quagmire , tire , wire , pyre

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Homophones

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1. Caliber (English) : A unit of measurement for the diameter of a projectile or the bore of a gun barrel.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of calibre that leads to same result
caliber , calibers , calibre , calibres

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Etymology

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From French calibre, from Latin calibriare, to make small or level.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'calibre' is also used in the field of geology to describe the size of rocks and minerals.

2. The term 'calibre' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. The word 'calibre' is often used in the context of gunnery to describe the size of a gun's bore.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quality: Calibre is related to the concept of quality, as it refers to something that is superior or excellent in its category.

2. Standard: Calibre can also be related to the concept of a standard, as it sets a benchmark for excellence in a particular domain.

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Culture

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In literature, calibre is often used to describe the superiority or excellence of a literary work or an author's writing style. It can also refer to the level of expertise or proficiency in a particular field.

How to Memorize "calibre"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a book with a golden cover and an elegant design, indicating high calibre.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calibre' with the word 'excellence' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Calibre is a measure of writing greatness' to remember its meaning.

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