caliber

//ˈkæl.ɪ.bər//
C1Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of caliber

Noun

caliberSingular
calibersPlural
1

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

This rifle has a .22 caliber barrel.

2

The quality or level of someone's ability or the standard of something.

We need employees of high caliber to lead this project.