caliber — the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkælɪbər/
Korean meaning: 사람의 품격이나 능력의 수준
Korean pronunciation: 칼-리-버 (강세: 칼)
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are definitely not of restaurant caliber - I once burned water!
- The company only hires employees of the highest caliber.
- His caliber as a leader was tested during the crisis.
caliber
NOUN//ˈkælɪbər//
the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability
High quality character and ability
True caliber shines through fiber and cyber!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'calibre', which came from Italian 'calibro', possibly derived from Arabic 'qālib' meaning mold or form. The word originally referred to the diameter of a gun barrel or bullet.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are definitely not of restaurant caliber - I once burned water!”
“The company only hires employees of the highest caliber.”
“His caliber as a leader was tested during the crisis.”
“She's looking for a boyfriend of a different caliber - one who doesn't eat pizza for breakfast.”
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