Vocabulary Spotlight
Calibre
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: क्षमता (kshamata) – The level of quality or someone’s competence or character.
Pronunciation
[ˈkælɪbər]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Quality – गुणवत्ता (gunwatta)
Related Words
Competence – योग्यता (yogyata)
Excellence – उत्कृष्टता (utkrishtata)
Word Origin
“Calibre” Arabic shabd “qalib” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “mold” ya “pattern”. Yeh shabd English mein kisi ke ability ya quality ko describe karne ke liye use hota hai.
– “Calibre” originates from the Arabic word “qalib,” meaning “mold” or “pattern,” used to refer to one’s competence or quality.
Word Family
Noun: Calibre – क्षमता (kshamata)
Adjective: High-calibre – उच्च गुणवत्ता का (uccha gunwatta ka)
Usage Examples
1. Uski calibre se company ko kaafi profit mila hai.
– The company has profited greatly from his calibre.
2. Yeh school sirf high-calibre students ko admit karta hai.
– This school only admits high-calibre students.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein “calibre” ka concept ahem hai, khaaskar academics aur career mein, jahan kisi ki excellence aur capability ka moolyaankan hota hai.
In Context
“Calibre” ka istemaal qualities aur competencies ko define karne ke liye hota hai, jo professional aur educational settings mein common hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Calibre” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Calibre” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?