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'tolerance' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'tolerance' with 7 example sentences.


tolerance noun

: the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

: the act of tolerating something

: willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits


  • This school has a zero tolerance policy.
  • Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.
  • I have a low tolerance for pain.
  • Children exhibit a low tolerance for the frustrations of learning.
  • The tolerance of ambiguities is necessary in learning a language.
  • Don't test my tolerance.
  • Drugs can cause both dependency and tolerance.
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