Quality, merit (7)

I believe the answer is:

calibre

(Other definitions for calibre that I've seen before include "Personal character" , "Level of ability; bore" , "Diameter of a gun barrel" , "Diameter of bore of firearm" , "Bullet size" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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