tolerance
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Personal identity is increasingly centred on national loyalty in the eyes of the public, diminishing the tolerance for 'deviance' or dual-identity".
From BBC
He’s got tree-trunk thighs, impeccable balance and a stunningly high tolerance for the horrific pain required to chase four gold medals in Milan.
A spokesperson for Walmart said the company is aware of the complaint and has zero tolerance for counterfeit products.
Using the right material is essential in packaging advanced chips that have little tolerance for microscopic deformations.
Last month’s uptick came as China’s central bank recently signaled its tolerance for a stronger yuan amid criticism that Beijing is intentionally devaluing the Chinese currency, also known as renminbi, to boost exports.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
