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   tolerance

   /ˈtɒl(ə)rəns/

   noun

   • 1. the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with: "the tolerance of corruption" Similar forbearancetolerationsufferanceliberalityopen-mindednesslack of prejudicelack of biasbroad-mindednessliberalismpatiencelong-sufferingmagnanimitysympathyunderstandingcharitylenienceleniencylenityindulgenceclemencypermissivenesscomplaisancelaxnessOpposite intolerance
   • 2. the capacity to endure continued subjection to something such as a drug or environmental conditions without adverse reaction: "the desert camel shows the greatest tolerance to dehydration" Similar endurance ofacceptance ofresistance toimmunity tonon-susceptibility toresilience toOpposite intolerance
   • ▪ diminution in the body's response to a drug after continued use: "the body's tolerance to Ecstasy builds up very quickly"
   • 3. an allowable amount of variation of a specified quantity, especially in the dimensions of a machine or part: "250 parts in his cars were made to tolerances of one thousandth of an inch" Similar deviationfluctuationvariationallowanceplayclearanceleewayinaccuracyimprecisioninexactness

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the action of bearing hardship, or the ability to bear pain and hardship): via Old French from Latin tolerantia, from tolerare (see tolerate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › toleranceTolerance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TOLERANCE is capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina. How to use tolerance in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › toleranceTOLERANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TOLERANCE definition: 1. willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › toleranceTOLERANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TOLERANCE meaning: 1. willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › toleranceTOLERANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A tolerance is the amount of variation that is allowed in a measurement or other characteristic of an object or workpiece. The thermocouple has a tolerance of plus or minus 2.5 degrees at 1000 degrees C.

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   Tolerance definition: a fair, respectful, and permissive attitude or policy toward people whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one’s own or from those of the majority; freedom from bigotry and from an insistence on conformity.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › toleranceTolerance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   TOLERANCE meaning: 1 : willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own; 2 : the ability to accept, experience, or survive something harmful or unpleasant.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiontolerance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   tolerance. noun. /ˈtɒlərəns/ /ˈtɑːlərəns/ [uncountable] tolerance (of/for somebody/something) the quality of being willing to accept or tolerate somebody/something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you. She had no tolerance for jokes of any kind. religious tolerance.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › tolerance_ntolerance, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun tolerance mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun tolerance, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. tolerance has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    noun. willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others. see more. unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs. an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › toleranceTOLERANCE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Tolerance is the quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or approve of it.