Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being tolerant; the extent to which something is tolerated.

“The government’s policy of tolerance and understanding helped to reduce societal tensions.”

2. noun

The maximum amount of a substance that can be tolerated in a particular medium or situation.

“The factory’s tolerance for impurities in the water was extremely low.”

3. noun

The capacity of a material or system to withstand or endure a particular stress or strain without failure.

“The engineer designed the bridge to have a high tolerance for wind and weather conditions.”