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tolerance 1. the permitted variation in some measurement or other characteristic of an object or workpiece 2. Physiol the capacity of an organism to endure the effects of a poison or other substance, esp after it has been taken over a prolonged period tolerance [′täl·ə·rəns] (design engineering) The permissible variations in the dimensions of machine parts. (engineering) A permissible deviation from a specified value, expressed in actual values or more often as a percentage of the nominal value. (pharmacology) The ability of enduring or being less responsive to the influence of a drug or poison, particularly when acquired by continued use of the substance. The allowable deviation from a standard, as the range of variation permitted for the content of a drug in one of its dosage forms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The examples of zero tolerance enforcement cited in the study include expulsions for possessing Tylenol, for having a knife in a lunchbox (placed there by Mom to cut a lunchtime apple), for talking on a cell phone (to Morn, a soldier on duty in Iraq), and for watching other kids fight (which got 15 kids expelled in a single incident). According to Skiba and Knesting (2001), zero tolerance refers to an organizational policy that treats all violent or disruptive behaviors the same, regardless of severity, resulting in suspension and/or expulsion for the offenders. The principal researcher, Lynne Hillier, called on state and territory education departments to enforce a zero tolerance approach to violence against students in their care. |
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