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."

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Recall "Caliber" as in a "measure" of quality.

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Oct 18, 2023
Think of "liber" as in "library" which is about quality content.

Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Remember that "calibur" with "u" is "unusual."

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

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Sep 11, 2023
Caliber
The internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel.
The pistol has a .45 caliber.

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Sep 11, 2023
Caliber
A measurement of the width of shell or bullet used in firearms.
A 9mm caliber is common for handguns.

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Sep 11, 2023
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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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Sep 10, 2023
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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Sep 10, 2023
Caliber
Degree of worth; quality
A school of high caliber.
An executive of low caliber.

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Sep 10, 2023
Caliber
Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

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Sep 10, 2023
Caliber
The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.

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Sep 10, 2023
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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Sep 10, 2023
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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Sep 10, 2023
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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Sep 10, 2023
Caliber
A degree or grade of excellence or worth;
The quality of students has risen
An executive of low caliber

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Sep 10, 2023
Caliber
A degree of worth or value of a person or thing.
The event showcased the caliber of the participants.

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Sep 11, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Caliber?
Depending on context, "a" as in "a caliber of excellence" can be used.

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

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Oct 18, 2023
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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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
Which determiner is used with Caliber?
"This" or "that" among others, depending on context.

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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.

Aimie Carlson
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.

Harlon Moss
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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