Caliber: meaning, definitions and examples
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caliber
[ ˈkælɪbər ]
measurement, quality
Caliber refers to the internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel. It is often expressed in millimeters or inches and indicates the size of the ammunition that the firearm can accommodate. Additionally, the term can denote the quality or degree of excellence of something. For example, a person might refer to someone as having a high caliber of character, indicating their exceptional qualities.
Synonyms
diameter, excellence, quality.
Examples of usage
- The rifle has a caliber of .308 inches.
- She is a writer of high caliber.
- He was recognized for his caliber in the field of engineering.
Translations
Translations of the word "caliber" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calibre
🇮🇳 कैलिबर
🇩🇪 Kaliber
🇮🇩 kaliber
🇺🇦 калібр
- розмір
- якість
🇵🇱 kaliber
- rozmiar
- jakość
🇯🇵 口径 (こうけい)
🇫🇷 calibre
- mesure
- qualité
🇪🇸 calibre
- tamaño
- calidad
🇹🇷 kalibre
- ölçü
- kalite
🇰🇷 구경 (구경)
🇸🇦 عيار
- قياس
- جودة
🇨🇿 kalibr
- velikost
- kvalita
🇸🇰 kaliber
- rozmer
- kvalita
🇨🇳 口径 (kǒujìng)
🇸🇮 kaliber
- velikost
- kakovost
🇮🇸 kálíber
- stærð
- gæði
🇰🇿 калибр
- өлшем
- сапа
🇬🇪 კალიბრი
- ზომა
- ხარისხი
🇦🇿 kalibr
- ölçü
- keyfiyyət
🇲🇽 calibre
- tamaño
- calidad
Etymology
The term 'caliber' originated from the Latin word 'caliber', which means 'a measuring rod.' Over time, its usage evolved in the English language, particularly within the context of firearms in the 19th century, to specify the internal diameter of a firearm's barrel. The concept of 'caliber' was also broadened to encompass the quality or standard of measurement regarding various fields, including personal attributes and professional skills. As firearms technology advanced, the significance of caliber in determining ballistic performance and accuracy became paramount, leading to further adaptations of the term in other areas of assessment and evaluation.