tolerance

• Substantivo que designa a capacidade ou disposição de aceitar, suportar ou admitir a existência de opiniões, comportamentos ou condições dos quais não se gosta ou com os quais não se concorda. Também pode se referir à resistência ou capacidade de suportar algo, como dor, medicamentos ou condições adversas.

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.

   Tolerância

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacceptancebroad-mindednesscharityforbearanceindulgenceliberalitypatiencepermissivenessunderstanding

   Antônimosbigotrydiscriminationintolerancenarrow-mindednessprejudice

2. Endurance or capacityB2formal

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

   Resistência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosendurancefortitudehardinessperseveranceresiliencestoicismtoughness

   Antônimosfrailtyintoleranceweakness

3. Technical allowanceC1formaltechnical

   An allowable amount of variation in a measurement or specification.

   Tolerância

   • 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.

   Sinônimosallowanceclearancedeviationleewaymarginplay