The document discusses different types of tolerances used on engineering drawings. There are three main tolerances: limit dimensions which show the largest and smallest allowed values for a measurement, unilateral tolerances which allow variation in one direction from a target value, and bilateral tolerances which allow variation in both directions from a target. Proper tolerances ensure parts will function correctly despite normal production variations in dimensions. Measuring devices used should be accurate enough to measure within one-tenth of the total tolerance specified.