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Calibur vs. Caliber: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 19, 2023
"Calibur" is a misspelling. The correct term is "caliber," denoting quality or size, especially of a weapon's bore.

Which is correct: Calibur or Caliber

How to spell Caliber?

Calibur is Incorrect

Caliber is Correct

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Key Differences

"Caliber" ends with "er" just like "diameter" and "parameter."
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Oct 18, 2023
Recall "Caliber" as in a "measure" of quality.
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Think of "liber" as in "library" which is about quality content.
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Oct 18, 2023
Remember that "calibur" with "u" is "unusual."
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Oct 18, 2023
Associate "Caliber" with standard measures like "meter."
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Oct 18, 2023
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Calibur and Caliber Definitions

Calibur

Calibur is an incorrect spelling of Caliber.
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Caliber

A standard or degree of merit.
The caliber of the school is renowned.
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Sep 11, 2023

Caliber

The quality of someone's character or the level of their ability.
The team was of high caliber.
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Caliber

The internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel.
The pistol has a .45 caliber.
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Caliber

A measurement of the width of shell or bullet used in firearms.
A 9mm caliber is common for handguns.
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Caliber

The diameter of the inside of a round cylinder, such as a tube.
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Caliber

The diameter of the bore of a firearm, usually expressed either in millimeters, in inches, or as a decimal fraction of an inch
.45 caliber.
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Caliber

The diameter of a projectile such as a bullet or artillery shell, corresponding to the caliber of the firearm from which it is to be fired.
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Caliber

Degree of worth; quality
A school of high caliber.
An executive of low caliber.
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Caliber

Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.
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Caliber

The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.
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Caliber

A nominal name for a cartridge type, which may not exactly indicate its true size and may include other measurements such as cartridge length or black powder capacity. Eg 7.62×39 or 38.40.
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Caliber

Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.
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Caliber

(figuratively) Relative size, importance, magnitude.
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Caliber

(figuratively) Capacity or compass of mind.
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Caliber

(dated) Degree of importance or station in society.
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Caliber

(horology) Movement of a timepiece.
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Caliber

The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
The caliber of empty tubes.
A battery composed of three guns of small caliber.
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Caliber

The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
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Caliber

Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.
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Caliber

A degree or grade of excellence or worth;
The quality of students has risen
An executive of low caliber
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Caliber

Diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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Caliber

A degree of worth or value of a person or thing.
The event showcased the caliber of the participants.
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FAQs

What is the pronunciation of Caliber?

Pronounced as "kal-uh-ber."
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Oct 18, 2023

Which vowel is used before Caliber?

Depending on context, "a" as in "a caliber of excellence" can be used.
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Oct 18, 2023

Which preposition is used with Caliber?

"Of" as in "caliber of the weapon."
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the verb form of Caliber?

Caliber is primarily a noun and doesn't have a direct verb form.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the singular form of Caliber?

"Caliber" is the singular form.
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Oct 18, 2023

Which conjunction is used with Caliber?

Contextual; can be "and" or "but" among others.
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Which article is used with Caliber?

"The" as in "the caliber of the gun."
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Why is it called Caliber?

Derived from Arabic "qālib," it originally referred to a mold for casting, later denoting the diameter of a bullet or barrel.
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What is the root word of Caliber?

The root is the Arabic word "qālib."
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the plural form of Caliber?

The plural form is "calibers."
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Oct 18, 2023

Is the word Caliber imperative?

No, "caliber" is not imperative.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber an adverb?

No, "caliber" is not an adverb.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber a negative or positive word?

Neutral. It can denote positive quality or simply a measure.
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Oct 18, 2023

How many syllables are in Caliber?

Three syllables.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Caliber?

The first syllable, "Cal."
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Oct 18, 2023

What is another term for Caliber?

Quality or grade.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the opposite of Caliber?

Inadequacy or inferiority.
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Oct 18, 2023

Which determiner is used with Caliber?

"This" or "that" among others, depending on context.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the second form of Caliber?

Caliber doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the first form of Caliber?

Caliber doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber a vowel or consonant?

The word "caliber" starts with a consonant.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber a collective noun?

No, it's not a collective noun.
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Oct 18, 2023

What part of speech is Caliber?

It's primarily a noun.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber a noun or adjective?

Primarily a noun, but can be used adjectivally, e.g., "high-caliber performance."
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber an abstract noun?

In contexts related to quality, it can be considered abstract.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is Caliber a countable noun?

Yes, especially when referring to different measurements or standards.
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Oct 18, 2023

Is the Caliber term a metaphor?

When used in context of quality, it can be metaphorical.
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Oct 18, 2023

How do we divide Caliber into syllables?

Cal-i-ber.
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Oct 18, 2023

What is the third form of Caliber?

Caliber doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 18, 2023

How is Caliber used in a sentence?

"The caliber of the student's work was exceptional."
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Oct 18, 2023
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