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caliber

intermediateB2

/ˈkælɪbər/ · cal-i-ber

The internal diameter or bore of a tube, especially of a gun.

Meanings

nounformal

The internal diameter or bore of a tube, especially of a gun.

ایک ٹیوب کی اندرونی قطر، خاص طور پر ایک بندوق کا。

قطر

qatar

Formal: قطر

Synonyms

diameterboresizeقطربہاؤسائز

Antonyms

noneنہیں

Common Collocations

  • large caliber
  • small caliber
  • caliber rating

Example Sentences

The rifle has a caliber of .308.

اس رائفل کا قطر .308 ہے۔

Is rifle ka qatar .308 hai.

Different calibers produce different results in accuracy.

مختلف قطر مختلف درستگی کے نتائج پیدا کرتے ہیں۔

Mukhtalif qatar mukhtalif durusti ke nataij paida karte hain.

The expert recommended using a higher caliber for better performance.

ماہر نے بہتر کارکردگی کے لیے زیادہ قطر استعمال کرنے کی تجویز دی۔

Maahir ne behtar kaarkardagi ke liye zyada qatar istemal karne ki tajwez di.

Easily Confused With

caliber vs calibre:Caliber is the American spelling, while calibre is the British spelling of the same word.
nounformal

Quality or ability, especially in a person's character or reputation.

خاص طور پر کسی شخص کے کردار یا شہرت میں معیار یا قابلیت۔

قابلیت

qabilat

Formal: قابلیت

Synonyms

qualitystandardmeritمعیاردرجہاہلیت

Antonyms

inferiorityناکامی

Common Collocations

  • high caliber
  • of high caliber
  • caliber of performance

Example Sentences

She is a person of high caliber.

وہ اعلیٰ قابلیت کی حامل شخصیت ہیں۔

Woh aala qabilat ki haamil shakhsiyat hain.

The organization seeks individuals of high caliber to join their team.

یہ تنظیم اپنی ٹیم میں شامل کرنے کے لیے اعلیٰ قابلیت والے افراد کی تلاش کر رہی ہے۔

Yeh tanzeem apni team mein shaamil karne ke liye aala qabilat wale afrad ki talash kar rahi hai.

His caliber as a leader is recognized by all.

ایک رہنما کے طور پر اس کی قابلیت سب کے ذریعہ تسلیم کی جاتی ہے۔

Aik rehnuma ke tor par is ki qabilat sab ke zariye tasleem ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

caliber vs numerous:Caliber refers to the quality or size, while numerous refers to a large number.

Word Family

calibrate
verbفحس کرنا
calibrated
adjectiveفحس شدہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ruler that measures caliber in both size and quality.

Imagine a large gun barrel being measured for its diameter.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو تجربے سے سنواریے، تو قابلیت بڑھتی ہے۔

Khud ko tajurbe se sanwariye, to qabilat barhti hai.

Refine yourself through experiences, then your caliber increases.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوئے گا، وہی کاٹے گا۔

Jo boyega, wahi kaatega.

You will reap what you sow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "calibre" — size, diameter

First known use: 14th century

The term 'caliber' originally referred to the diameter of a gun barrel and has since been applied more broadly to denote the quality or ability of a person or thing.