caliber
|cal-i-ber|
B2
/ˈkæl.ɪ.bər/
quality or size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'caliber' originates from the French word 'calibre', which in turn comes from the Arabic word 'qālib', meaning 'mold' or 'model'.
Historical Evolution
'calibre' transformed into the English word 'caliber' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'mold' or 'model' of something, but over time it evolved to mean 'quality' or 'standard'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35