transcription, транскрипция: [ kælɪbə(r) ]
( calibres)
Note: in AM, use 'caliber'
1.
The calibre of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high.
I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts...
N-UNCOUNT : with supp , usu adj N , N of n
2.
The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good.
The calibre of teaching was very high.
N-UNCOUNT : with supp , oft N of n
3.
The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel. ( TECHNICAL )
...a .22 calibre rifle.
N-COUNT : usu with supp , oft num N , adj N