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Definition of Tolerance
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Tolerance
Capability of growth in more or less shade. Allowed amount of variation from the standard or from exact conformity to the specified dimensions, weight, etc., as in various mechanical operations; The amount which coins, either singly or in lots, are legally allowed to vary above or below the standard of weight or fineness. The power or capacity of enduring; the act of enduring; endurance. The endurance of the presence or actions of objectionable persons, or of the expression of offensive opinions; toleration. The power possessed or acquired by some persons of bearing doses of medicine which in ordinary cases would prove injurious or fatal. Related Definitions:
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Tolerance Quotations
Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions. Gilbert K. Chesterton What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature. Voltaire The responsibility of tolerance lies with those who have the wider vision. George Eliot Of all religions, the Christian should of course inspire the most tolerance, but until now Christians have been the most intolerant of all men. Voltaire I have seen gross intolerance shown in support of tolerance. Samuel Taylor Coleridge |
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Tolerance Translations
tolerance in German is Toleranz tolerance in Italian is tolleranza tolerance in Spanish is tolerancia tolerance in Swedish is tolerans |
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