tolerance

noun

The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.

noun

Leeway for variation from a standard.

noun

The permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension, often expressed as a percent.

noun

The capacity to endure hardship or pain.

noun

Physiological resistance to a toxin.

noun

Diminution in the physiological response to a drug that occurs after continued use, necessitating larger doses to produce a given response.

noun

Acceptance of a tissue graft or transplant without immunological rejection.