Australian English Meaning of tolerance

tolerance

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Definitions and Meaning of tolerance in English

Wordnet

tolerance (n)

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

the act of tolerating something

willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Webster

tolerance (n.)

The power or capacity of enduring; the act of enduring; endurance.

The endurance of the presence or actions of objectionable persons, or of the expression of offensive opinions; toleration.

The power possessed or acquired by some persons of bearing doses of medicine which in ordinary cases would prove injurious or fatal.

Capability of growth in more or less shade.

Allowed amount of variation from the standard or from exact conformity to the specified dimensions, weight, etc., as in various mechanical operations;

The amount which coins, either singly or in lots, are legally allowed to vary above or below the standard of weight or fineness.

FAQs About the word tolerance

tolerance

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions, a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior, the act of tolerat

patience,tolerance,suffering,acquiescence,compliance,conformism,Discipline,docility,long-suffering,obedience

defiance,impatience,resistance,disobedience,Insubordination,contrariness,intractability,recalcitrance,wilfulness

tolerabolity => tolerability, tolerably => tolerably, tolerable => tolerable, toledo => Toledo, toled => tolerated,