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How do you spell Caliber?

Correct spelling

caliber

Remember: American 'caliber' ends in -er, like a mold maker's measuring tool.

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Why is caliber spelled this way?

From Arabic qalib, a mold. Caliber originally measured the bore of a gun. Now it measures the bore of a person — the diameter of their character.

Common misspellings of caliber

calibrecaliburcalaber

Example

The detective's high caliber of work earned respect from colleagues nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell caliber?+
The correct spelling is "caliber". Remember: American 'caliber' ends in -er, like a mold maker's measuring tool.
Is it calibre or caliber?+
The correct spelling is "caliber", not "calibre".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "caliber", in UK English it's "calibre", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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