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2 VERB If you calibrate something, you measure it accurately. [WRITTEN ] □ [V n] …a way of calibrating the shift of opinion within the Labour Party. ●  cali|bra|tion (calibrations ) N‑VAR □ [+ of ] …the precise calibration of the achievement level of those observed.

cali|bre /kæ l I bə ^r / (calibres ) in AM, use caliber 1 N‑UNCOUNT [usu adj N ] The calibre of a person is the quality or standard of their ability or intelligence, especially when this is high. □ [+ of ] I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts.

2 N‑UNCOUNT The calibre of something is its quality, especially when it is good. □ [+ of ] The calibre of teaching was very high.

3 N‑COUNT [adj N ] The calibre of a gun is the width of the inside of its barrel. [TECHNICAL ] □  …a .22 calibre rifle.

cali|co /kæ l I koʊ/ (calicoes ) N‑VAR Calico is plain white fabric made from cotton.

cali|per /kæ l I pə ^r / (calipers ) also calliper

1 N‑COUNT [usu pl, oft a pair of N ] Calipers are an instrument consisting of two long, thin pieces of metal joined together at one end, and are used to measure the size of things.

2 N‑COUNT [usu pl] Calipers are devices consisting of metal rods held together by straps, which are used to support a person's legs when they cannot walk properly.

ca|liph /ke I l I f/ (caliphs ) also calif N‑COUNT ; N‑TITLE A caliph was a Muslim ruler. □  …the caliph of Baghdad.

cal|is|then|ics /kæ l I sθe n I ks/ also callisthenics N‑PLURAL Calisthenics are simple exercises that you can do to keep fit and healthy.

call ◆◆◆ /kɔː l/ (calls , calling , called )

1 VERB If you call someone or something by a particular name or title, you give them that name or title. □ [V n n] 'Doctor…'—'Will you please call me Sarah?' □ [V n + by ] Everybody called each other by their surnames. ●  called ADJ [v-link ADJ ] □  There are two men called Buckley at the Home Office. □  …a device called an optical amplifier.

2 VERB If you call someone or something a particular thing, you suggest they are that thing or describe them as that thing. □ [V n n] The speech was interrupted by members of the Conservative Party, who called him a traitor. □ [V n adj] She calls me lazy and selfish. □ [V it adj to-inf] He called it particularly cynical to begin releasing the hostages on Christmas Day. □ [V pron-refl n] Anyone can call themselves a psychotherapist.

3 VERB If you call something, you say it in a loud voice, because you are trying to attract someone's attention. □ [V n] He could hear the others downstairs in different parts of the house calling his name. □ [V with quote] 'Boys!' she called again. ● PHRASAL VERB Call out means the same as call . □ [V P n] The butcher's son called out a greeting. □ [V P with quote] The train stopped and a porter called out, 'Middlesbrough!' [Also V n P ]

4 VERB If you call someone, you telephone them. □ [V n] Would you call me as soon as you find out? □ [V n] A friend of mine gave me this number to call. □ [V ] 'May I speak with Mr Coyne, please?'—'May I ask who's calling?'

5 VERB If you call someone such as a doctor or the police, you ask them to come to you, usually by phoning them. □ [V n] He screamed for someone to call an ambulance. □ [be V -ed to-inf] One night he was called to see a woman with tuberculosis.

6 VERB If you call someone, you ask them to come to you by shouting to them. □ [V n] She called her young son: 'Here, Stephen, come and look at this!' □ [V n prep] He called me over the Tannoy.