tolerance
/ˈtɑlərəns/
noun
- The ability or willingness to accept opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that are different from one's own.
- The school promotes tolerance and respect for all cultures.
- She showed great tolerance toward her coworker's unusual habits.
- Religious tolerance is essential in a diverse society.
- The ability to endure something unpleasant or difficult without a negative reaction.
- Driving in heavy traffic requires patience and tolerance.
- The patient has a low tolerance for pain.
- His tolerance for cold weather is remarkable; he never wears a coat.
- The amount of variation allowed in a measurement or specification, especially in manufacturing or engineering.
- Tight tolerances are required for precision instruments.
- The parts must be made within a tolerance of 0.01 millimeters.
- The engineer checked the tolerance on the machine's alignment.
- The reduced response to a drug or substance after repeated use, requiring larger doses for the same effect.
- Regular coffee drinkers often develop a tolerance to caffeine.
- Alcohol tolerance varies greatly from person to person.
- The doctor warned that building tolerance to the medication could reduce its effectiveness.
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