Definitions

1. noun

the act or state of allowing something to exist or be done

“The government’s policy of toleration allowed minority groups to express their opinions freely.”

2. noun

a person’s ability or willingness to put up with unpleasant or difficult things

“She had a high level of toleration for her noisy neighbors.”

3. noun

the practice of allowing or accepting something that is not liked or approved of

“The church’s toleration of the emperor’s paganism was a compromise.”

4. noun

a degree of flexibility or openness in one’s opinions or behavior

“The company’s toleration for different work styles led to improved productivity.”

5. noun

a condition of being allowed to exist or be done, without being actively approved

“The artist’s work was a product of the city’s toleration of avant-garde art.”

6. verb

to allow or accept something that is not liked or approved of

“The government was forced to tolerate the protests in the city.”