variable tolerance
[ˈvɛriəbəl ˈtɑːlərəns]
nounpl: variable tolerances
tolerância variável
1. The capacity or willingness to accept, endure, or allow something that may change or fluctuate depending on circumstances, context, or conditions
The patient's variable tolerance to the medication required dose adjustments throughout treatment.
A tolerância variável do paciente ao medicamento exigiu ajustes de dose durante todo o tratamento.
2. In engineering and manufacturing, the allowable range of deviation in measurements or specifications that can change based on different factors or requirements
The component design specified variable tolerance limits depending on the assembly conditions.
O design do componente especificou limites de tolerância variável dependendo das condições de montagem.
3. In behavioral or psychological contexts, the fluctuating ability or inclination to accept or endure something based on emotional state, fatigue, or other variables
His variable tolerance for stress decreased significantly after the project deadline.
Sua tolerância variável ao estresse diminuiu significativamente após o prazo do projeto.
The term 'variable tolerance' is primarily used in technical, engineering, medical, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in manufacturing and quality control sectors. The concept reflects modern engineering practices that recognize flexibility and adaptability as essential to complex systems.
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