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zero tolerance

ze·ro tol·er·ance
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zeer-oh tol-er-uh ns]
    • /ˈzɪər oʊ ˈtɒl ər əns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zeer-oh tol-er-uh ns]
    • /ˈzɪər oʊ ˈtɒl ər əns/

Definitions of zero tolerance words

  • noun zero tolerance a policy of very strict, uncompromising enforcement of rules or laws. 1
  • uncountable noun zero tolerance If a government or organization has a policy of zero tolerance of a particular type of behaviour or activity, they will not tolerate it at all. 0
  • noun zero tolerance the policy of applying laws or penalties to even minor infringements of a code in order to reinforce its overall importance 0
  • noun zero tolerance (as modifier) 0
  • noun zero tolerance The strict policy of enforcing all the laws of a state, or the rules of an institution, and allowing no toleration or compromise for first-time offenders or petty violations. 0

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Parts of speech for Zero tolerance

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zero tolerance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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