zero tolerance

Meanings

• Noun

  A policy of not tolerating any deviation, failure, or error.

  - "The company has a zero tolerance policy towards employee theft."
  - "Zero tolerance for littering is enforced in national parks."

• Noun

  The complete absence of a particular thing.

  - "Zero tolerance for discrimination in the workplace."
  - "Zero tolerance for violence in schools."

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Variants

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zero tolerance

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Etymology

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The term 'zero tolerance' originated in the late 20th century, particularly in the context of law enforcement and education.

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Trivia

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1. Zero tolerance policies can be controversial, as some argue they can lead to overreaction and inflexibility.

2. Zero tolerance policies have been used in various contexts, including transportation safety, healthcare, and education.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intolerance: The inability to tolerate or accept certain behaviors, beliefs, or ideas. Zero tolerance is often considered a more extreme form of intolerance.

2. Tolerance: The ability to accept or endure certain behaviors, beliefs, or ideas, despite differences or disagreements. Zero tolerance is the opposite of this.

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Culture

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Zero tolerance has become a significant concept in various domains, including law enforcement, education, and workplace policies.

How to Memorize "zero tolerance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with zero tolerance representing the complete absence of tolerance for a particular behavior or issue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zero tolerance with strict, unyielding policies and a lack of flexibility or leniency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zero Tolerance = Zapping Errors' to remember the meaning of the term.

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