caliber — OAT

caliber

noun

1 they could ill afford to lose a man of his caliber:

quality, merit, distinction, character, worth, stature, excellence, superiority, eminence, preeminence;

ability, expertise, talent, capability, capacity, proficiency, competence;

gifts, endowments, strengths, qualifications.

2 if only they could play rugby of this caliber every week:

standard, level, grade, quality.

3 the caliber of a gun:

bore, diameter, gauge;

size, measure.