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caliber

/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/

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Số nhiều: calibers

In technical contexts, the word evokes precision and mechanical specifications. It is a cold, mathematical measurement that dictates the power and compatibility of a firearm. When applied to people, it shifts into a measure of worth or excellence. It suggests a standard of measurement for human potential, often used in high-stakes environments like elite universities or corporate boardrooms to distinguish between the mediocre and the exceptional.

Countable when referring to a specific measurement of a bore (a .45 caliber). Uncountable when referring to the general level of excellence or quality of a person.

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Danh từ

[a gun barrel]

The internal diameter of a gun barrel, or the diameter of the projectile that it fires.

"The officer carried a .45 caliber pistol."

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[a person's quality]

The quality of someone's character or the level of their ability.

"The university only accepts students of the highest academic caliber."

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quality merit standard capacity distinction

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