Quality Assessment Terms

noun the internal diameter or bore of a gun barrel

• The new recruit has shown exceptional caliber in handling complex projects.
• I heard that new guy is top caliber when it comes to getting things done.
• That basketball player is of a different caliber - he's unstoppable on the court.
• Her singing voice is of such high caliber that it can move people to tears.

noun a British currency

adjective excellent or valuable

• The company only accepts payment in sterling.
• She paid for the dress in sterling pounds.
• I'm saving up my sterlings for a new phone.
• Her sterling reputation precedes her in the industry.

adjective superlative form of 'bad'; of the lowest quality or standard

• The company experienced its worst financial quarter in history.
• That was the worst movie I've ever seen.
• I can't believe she wore those shoes, they're the worst.
• Being stuck in traffic during rush hour is the worst kind of torture.