tolerance

6 definitions • 8 examples

willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:

This period in history is not noted for its religious tolerance.

Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance of/towards contrary points of view.

the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions:

My tolerance of/for heat is considerably greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years.

an animal's or plant's ability not to be harmed by a drug or poison over a long period of time:

a greater tolerance of/to the drug

the amount by which a measurement or calculation might change and still be acceptable:

parts that are made to tolerances of a thousandth of an inch

willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree with or disapprove of them:

religious/racial tolerance

There is zero tolerance of violence at this school – if you’re caught fighting, you’ll be suspended.

the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties:

I don’t have much tolerance for hot, humid weather.