Die Toleranz
Example: Die Toleranz der Maschine bestimmt ihre Genauigkeit.
Definition
"Die Toleranz" in technical contexts refers to the permissible limit or limits of variation in a physical dimension, measured in manufacturing to ensure parts fit and function properly. It defines how much deviation from the exact specification is allowed without affecting performance or safety.
Etymology
The word "die Toleranz" comes from the Latin 'tolerantia,' meaning endurance or tolerance. It entered German via scientific and technical language, reflecting the concept of allowing some variation or endurance in measurements. Did you know? The term originally related more to endurance or patience before being adopted in technical fields.
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"Die Toleranz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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