1. the ability or willingness to accept or respect different opinions, beliefs, or behaviors
2. the ability to endure pain, hardship, or difficult conditions
3. the acceptable range of variation in a measurement or specification
Usage: technical

Examples

• Religious tolerance is essential in a diverse society.
• The school promotes tolerance and understanding among students.
• She has a high tolerance for pain.
• His tolerance for loud noise is very low.
• The machine parts must be manufactured within strict tolerance limits.
• After years of use, he developed a tolerance to the medication.
• Zero tolerance policies are common in many schools.