tolerance

• Nom désignant la capacité ou la disposition à accepter, supporter ou admettre l'existence d'opinions, de comportements ou de conditions que l'on désapprouve ou avec lesquels on n'est pas d'accord.

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.

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1. Acceptance of differencesB2formal

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

   Tolérance (acceptation des différences)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacceptancebroad-mindednesscharityforbearanceindulgenceliberalitypatiencepermissivenessunderstanding

   Antonymesbigotrydiscriminationintolerancenarrow-mindednessprejudice

2. Endurance or capacityB2formal

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

   Tolérance (capacité à endurer)

   • 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.

   Synonymesendurancefortitudehardinessperseveranceresiliencestoicismtoughness

   Antonymesfrailtyintoleranceweakness

3. Technical allowanceC1formaltechnical

   An allowable amount of variation in a measurement or specification.

   Tolérance (technique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesallowanceclearancedeviationleewaymarginplay