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willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own
- The community prided itself on its tolerance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
- Tolerance is essential in a diverse workplace to ensure that everyone feels respected and valued.
- Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates.
- They taught their children the importance of tolerance towards people with different lifestyles and cultures.
- The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups.
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the act or practice of enduring or allowing something without interference or objection
- The teacher showed tolerance of minor classroom disruptions.
- His tolerance of delays helped the project continue smoothly.
- Community tolerance for noise varies by neighborhood.
- The system requires tolerance of occasional errors.
- Tolerance of different work habits can improve collaboration.
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the ability of an organism to endure unfavorable or stressful environmental conditions
- The plant has high tolerance for drought.
- Species tolerance to cold varies widely.
- Soil acidity can affect tolerance in crops.
- Fish exhibit tolerance to different levels of salinity.
- Tolerance to heat is essential for desert vegetation.
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a habitual or characteristic openness to allowing others freedom of choice and behavior
- His tolerance for alternative lifestyles impressed colleagues.
- Tolerance of differing opinions is essential in a democracy.
- The school promotes tolerance among students of different backgrounds.
- Community tolerance encourages peaceful coexistence.
- Tolerance of cultural differences strengthens social cohesion.
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a permissible deviation or allowable variation in dimensions, positions, or movement
- The machine parts were manufactured within tolerance limits.
- Engineers calculated the tolerance for temperature fluctuations.
- Tolerance in construction ensures safe assembly of components.
- The screw was designed with a tight tolerance.
- Manufacturing tolerance affects product performance.
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a reduced physiological or psychological response to a substance, drug, or stimulus after repeated exposure
- Long-term use of the medication led to tolerance.
- Alcohol tolerance varies among individuals.
- Tolerance to caffeine develops with regular consumption.
- Painkillers can lose effectiveness due to tolerance.
- Tolerance to allergens can sometimes be induced by therapy.