zero tolerance
ze·ro tol·er·ance
Z z Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zeer-oh tol-er-uh ns]
- /ˈzɪər oʊ ˈtɒl ər əns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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