Meaning
calibre, caliber, stature
- the internal diameter of a tube or gun barrel; caliper (measuring tool)
- level of quality, ability, or importance; standing, stature
In a sentence
Alla conferenza parteciperanno scienziati di calibro mondiale.
Scientists of world caliber will attend the conference.
Non capita spesso di lavorare con un professionista di questo calibro.
It doesn't happen often to work with a professional of this caliber.
La polizia ha individuato il calibro dei proiettili usati.
The police identified the caliber of the bullets used.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| calibro | masculine · singular |
| calibri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In figurative usage, frequently found in the formula 'di [grande] calibro' to describe talented people.
- Pronounced with stress on the first syllable (/ˈka-/).