tolerance

• Существительное, обозначающее способность или готовность принимать, терпеть или допускать существование мнений, поведения или условий, которые человеку не нравятся или с которыми он не согласен.

A noun referring to the ability or willingness to accept, endure, or allow the existence of opinions, behaviors, or conditions that one dislikes or disagrees with.

uncountable

1. Acceptance of differencesB2formal

   The ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

   Терпимость

   • The school promotes tolerance among students of different backgrounds.
   • Religious tolerance is a fundamental value in a democratic society.
   • She showed great tolerance towards her colleague's mistakes.

   Synonymsacceptancebroad-mindednesscharityforbearanceindulgenceliberalitypatiencepermissivenessunderstanding

   Antonymsbigotrydiscriminationintolerancenarrow-mindednessprejudice

2. Endurance or capacityB2formal

   The capacity to endure something unpleasant, difficult, or painful.

   Выносливость

   • He has a high tolerance for pain.
   • The body builds up a tolerance to certain drugs over time.
   • Her tolerance for cold weather is remarkable.

   Synonymsendurancefortitudehardinessperseveranceresiliencestoicismtoughness

   Antonymsfrailtyintoleranceweakness

3. Technical allowanceC1formaltechnical

   An allowable amount of variation in a measurement or specification.

   Допуск

   • The engineer specified a tolerance of 0.01 millimeters for the part.
   • The machine operates within a tight tolerance range.
   • Quality control checks ensure the product meets the required tolerance.

   Synonymsallowanceclearancedeviationleewaymarginplay