A state in which a T cell can no longer respond to antigen. The T cell "tolerates" the antigen. Also called immune tolerance.

See: Immune tolerance.

Usually meant as a liberal attitude toward those whose race, religion, nationality, etc. is different from one’s own. Since it has the connotation of ‘put up with’, today the term acceptance is prefer [..]

 A situation that occurs with continued use of a drug in which an individual requires greater dosages to achieve the same effect.

The maximum and minimum limit values a product can have and still meet customer requirements.

In computing stepwise regression, the tolerance of a regressor variable is the proportion of its sum of squares about the mean not accounted for by other variables already included in the regression e [..]

early 15c., "endurance, fortitude" (in the face of pain, hardship, etc.), from Old French tolerance (14c.), from Latin tolerantia "a bearing, supporting, endurance," from tolerans, [..]

A condition in which higher doses of a drug are required to produce the same effect achieved during initial use; often associated with physical dependence.

A condition characterized by a reduced effect of a drug upon repeated administration. In some cases, it may be necessary to increase the dose of the drug to attain the same effect, or the original lev [..]

fair and respectful attitude toward others and their way of life.

The permitted cost and time scale limits set by the executive committee for the project or set by the project board. Editor's Note: Also used as a technical term to specify acceptable limits of a [..]

Allowable deviation from a specified value.…

examined close up, the term seems to mean "ability to put up with things that are harsh." The range of an organism's ability to do this is referred to as its ecological amplitude

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions permissiveness: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior the act of tolerating something willingness [..]

Inherent lack of susceptibility to a pesticide. Also, the ability of a plant to grow in spite of infection by a pathogen.

n. Forbearance in judging of the acts or opinions of others.

The permissible range of variation of some characteristic from its nominal value.

Decreased sensitivity to the effects of a substance such as a medication.

noun. 1. a condition, stemming from continual utilization of a drug, marked by a significant lessened impact with regular use of the same dosage of the drug or via a need to up the dosage significantl [..]

Permissible degree of variation from a pre-set standard.

A permissible deviation from a project plan.

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Although there are a few different ways to define and use this term, in this case we are talking about tolerance as it relates to drugs. When you take medications or drugs your body begins to get used [..]

A measure of the uncertainty arising from the physical and the environmental differences between members of differing equipment populations when failure rate data is aggregated to produce a final gene [..]

The range of variation permitted in maintaining a specific dimension or specification.

The permissible deviation of a dimension from the nominal or desired value. Minimum clearance between mating parts.

Dimensional allowance made for the inability of men and machines to fabricate a product of exact dimensions.

the diiference in measurements between body measurments and garment measurements.

A condition in which, with repeated exposure to a drug, an individual becomes less responsive to a constant dose. Compare sensitization (definition 2).

The decrease in a person’s reaction to a drug that may come with prolonged use of it – requiring an increase in dose to achieve the same effect.

The amount of error that is allowed in a value. It is usually expressed as a percent of nominal value, plus or minus so many units of measurement.

A fractional allowance for variations from the specified standard weight, dimensions, etc., in construction.

 – Maximum allowable variation from agreed-upon or specified dimensions throughout the manufacturing or converting process. Transfer Tape

A radius around a node or linear object used to search for drawing errors.

The minimum distance allowed between linear objects or nodes during drawing cleanup. If two linear objects or nodes are separated by a distance less than the tolerance, AutoCAD Map 3D corrects the err [..]

     An unwanted but acceptable deviation from a given dimension. Tolerances indicate the allowable difference between a physical feature and its intended design.  turning

The maximum permissible deviation from a specified alignment position, defining the limits of offset and angularity.

Permitted deviation between the declared value of a quantity and the measured value.

The allowable amount that the finished product can differ from the original designs in specific dimensions.

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

Degree of precision obtainable with a measuring instrument.

Tolerance is the permissible residue level for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods. A tolerance has to be established whenever a pesticide is registered for use on a food or fee [..]

willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs which are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them. Declaration of Principles on Tolerance (UNESCO 1995).

Drinker's ability to endure the effects of alcohol without exhibiting signs of intoxication.

(n) willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others(n) the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions(n) a disposition to allow freedom o [..]

Tolerance is the prevention of an immune response against a particular antigen. For instance, the immune system is generally tolerant of self-antigens, so it does not usually attack the body's ow [..]

The process through which the body becomes less responsive to a psychoactive substance or rewarding behavior. Over time, people who develop tolerance need larger doses to get the same effect they firs [..]

in pharmacology, refers to the reduced responsiveness to a drug's action as the result of previous continued and/or multiple exposure

The allowable range on a dimension.  If you want something 1.00″ thick, you have to specify how close to 1.00″ is acceptable, so you add a range like +/- .02. (Wikipedia)

Permitted deviation between the declared value of a quantity and the measured value.

Understeering occurs when the vehicle turns less sharply than would be indicated by the motion of the steering wheel.

It indicates the interval in which a certain operation is performed, compared to the theorical design value

    Used to describe the allowable variance in a measurement or a components value.

The relative capacity of a plant to become established and grow beneath overtopping vegetation.

Permissible variation in dimension, weight, tic.  For example, some states allow a tolerance in their maximum truck weight limits.

The permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension.

Dimensional allowance in the fabrication process.

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An acceptable variance from a specified measurement. Used to determine the minimum and maximum measurements.

Tolerance is the ability to experience exposure to potentially harmful amounts of a substance without showing an adverse effect. An adaptive state characterized by diminished responses to the same dos [..]

Permissible residue level for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods. Whenever a pesticide is registered for use on a food or feed crop, a tolerance must be established. EPA establ [..]

The condition when a drug user requires increasingly larger amounts of the drug to produce the same effect. A change in the system of the user, developing with prolonged or increased use of a drug. (Remember, alcohol is a drug.)

The mechanism, in central lymphoid organs (Thymus; Bone Marrow), that prevents immature Lymphocytes from reacting to Self-Antigens. This is accomplished by Clonal Anergy and Clonal Deletion.

Progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a Human or Animal to the effects of a drug, resulting from its continued administration. It should be differentiated from Drug Resistance wherein an org [..]

The Exercise capacity of an individual as measured by endurance (maximal Exercise duration and/or maximal attained Work Load) during an Exercise Test.

The specific failure of a normally responsive individual to make an immune response to a known Antigen. It results from previous contact with the Antigen by an immunologically immature individual (Fet [..]

The mechanism, in peripheral lymphoid organs (Lymph Nodes; SPLEEN; Tonsils; and mucosal-associated Lymphoid Tissue), that prevents mature Lymphocytes from reacting to Self-Antigens. This is accomplish [..]

The ability of some Cells or Tissues to survive lethal doses of Ionizing Radiation. Tolerance depends on the species, Cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including Radiation-Protective Age [..]

The normal lack of the ability to produce an immunological response to autologous (self) Antigens. A breakdown of self tolerance leads to Autoimmune Diseases. The ability to recognize the difference b [..]

An induced state of non-reactivity to grafted Tissue from a donor organism that would ordinarily trigger a Cell-mediated or humoral immune response.

Physiological or psychological effects of periods of Work which may be fixed or flexible such as flexitime, Work shifts, and rotating shifts.

A tolerance is the measurable difference between the maximum and minimum permissible values for a component. In manufacturing, it defines a permissible deviation from the nominal dimensions that ensur [..]

The ability to tolerate a drug when given as prescribed. In other words, tolerance means benefiting from the drug without having any adverse effects that would make it impossible to continue taking the drug.

Variation from a specified limit.

Failure to mount an immune reaction on exposure to what would normally be an antigenic substance. [4]

the capacity of the body to become less responsive to a substance or a physiological insult. Tolerance to components of the self prevents or suppresses autoimmunity.

Ability of the plant to endure the development of the parasite without showing marked symptoms of disease. see tolerant.

the loss of or decrease in the response to an agent, such as an allergen

The inherent ability of a species (turfgrass, weed, disease, insect, etc.) to withstand application of a pesticide (herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, etc.) at the normal dosage without being killed or injured. Specific tolerance may be associated with an anatomical or physiological characteristic in the plant or other organism.

If a person takes a particular drug (or medicine) over some time, the drug may gradually become less effective as their body may respond less to it. This is known as drug tolerance. If this happens, i [..]

An attenuation of response to an agent or antigen.

The specific degree of latitude for a control measure, which if exceeded, requires immediate corrective action. The tolerance is the difference between the target level and the critical limit. So if t [..]

The difference between the measured value and an Air Liquide or customer specified value, such as the requested concentration.

The difference between the measured value and an Air Liquide or customer specified value, such as the requested concentration.

Tolerance occurs when the body needs increasingly larger doses to get the same effect from a substance or a behavior. For example, someone might drink two drinks each night to feel good, but as time p [..]

Allowable deviation from a nominal or specified dimension.

Permissible residue level for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods. Whenever a pesticide is registered for use on a food or feed crop, a tolerance must be established. EPA establ [..]

What results from prolonged recent use of drugs requiring one to use more to get the same effect. "I've built up a tolerance to LSD, now I have to take at least 500 mikes to get off." A [..]

Tolerance is the range of pixels a tool in graphic software functions in. Or the range of shade or color pixels a Magic Wand selects, etc.

The maximum permissible error or variation from the standard in a measuring instrument. A maximum electrical or mechanical variation of specifications that can be tolerated without impairing the opera [..]

acceptance and open‐mindedness to different practices, attitudes and cultures; does not necessarily connote agreement with the differences

Tolerance is the deviation allowed for a component ( for example, R,C,gm,Cgs,etc. ) of its measured output, such as voltage magnitude. For component variation, tolerance is the deviation of an element with respect to its nominal value.

The tolerance of a variable is defined as 1 minus the squared multiple correlation of this variable with all other independent variables in the regression equation. Therefore, the smaller the toleranc [..]

In ecotoxicology, this refers to a genetically based ability of organisms or species to not suffer toxicity when exposed to chemicals or other stressors.

Tolerance or toleration is the state of tolerating, or putting up with, conditionally.

Tolerance is an outdoor 2011 aluminum sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, installed along Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas, in the United States. It consists of seven separate wire frame human fi [..]