# caliper vs caller

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### caliper
*noun · IPA /ˈkælɪpɚ/ · frequency rank #44,104*
Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.

### caller
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔːlə/ · frequency rank #12,737*
The person who makes a telephone call.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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