What type of tolerance applies to a permissible deviation across multiple dimensions?

The appropriate choice for a permissible deviation across multiple dimensions is general tolerance. General tolerances are used to define acceptable limits of variation applicable to a part or feature without needing to specify individual tolerances for all dimensions. They provide a standardized way to ensure that manufactured parts will fit and function correctly, allowing for some leeway in dimensions that can accumulate across multiple features.

Chain dimensioning refers to a method where dimensions are specified in sequence, and the accumulated tolerances can lead to significant variations if not carefully managed. Form tolerance focuses on controlling the shape of a feature, rather than the accumulated effects across multiple dimensions. Location tolerance is concerned with the placement of features relative to each other and does not address permissible deviations across multiple dimensions in the same general manner as general tolerance. Thus, general tolerance accurately describes the situation where permissible deviations apply across various dimensions.