De toleranties
Example: De toleranties in de constructie zijn cruciaal voor de veiligheid.
Definition
"De toleranties" refers to the permissible limits or variations in dimensions, measurements, or physical properties within a construction or technical design. These tolerances ensure that parts fit together properly and the overall structure functions safely and effectively.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de toleranties" comes from the Latin word 'tolerantia,' meaning endurance or patience. It evolved in technical language to describe allowable deviations in measurements. Did you know? The concept of tolerance is crucial in engineering to accommodate unavoidable imperfections.
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"De toleranties" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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