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tolerance

/ˈtɒlərəns/  ·  say it: TAL·ur·uhns

an allowable amount of variation

In Nuance & Precision

In more detail

1. (noun) the ability to accept or allow something that you disagree with or that is different from what you like

2. (noun) the ability of your body to become used to a drug or substance so that you need more of it to have the same effect

3. (noun) the amount of variation that is allowed in the measurements or qualities of something

Examples

• 1. The teacher showed great tolerance toward students with different learning styles.
• 2. Athletes who use steroids may develop tolerance and need higher doses.
• 3. The manufacturer's tolerance for errors in the product is very small.

Nearby in Nuance & Precision

margin, latitude, leeway, discrepancy, disparity, variance