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convenience

American  
[kuhn-veen-yuhns] / kənˈvin yəns /

noun

  1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.

    Synonyms:
    availability, handiness, utility

  2. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.

  3. a convenient situation or time.

    at your convenience.

  4. advantage or accommodation.

    a shelter for the convenience of travelers.

  5. Chiefly British. water closet.

adjective

  1. easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience.

    convenience utensils that can be discarded after use.
convenience British  
/ kənˈviːnɪəns /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being suitable or opportune

    the convenience of the hour

  2. a convenient time or situation

  3. at a time suitable to you

  4. formal as soon as possible

  5. usefulness, comfort, or facility

  6. an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device

  7. euphemistic a lavatory, esp a public one

  8. to take advantage of; impose upon

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convenience Idioms  

  1. see at one's convenience.

Etymology

Origin of convenience

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin convenientia “harmony, agreement,” from convenient-, stem of conveniēns “coming together” ( convenient ) + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

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Concluding the report, the misconduct committee said Mr Vickers knew his actions did not align with police policy and were done "for his own convenience".

From BBC

He continued: “For the minor investment involved on the company’s part, I think it would be a worthwhile convenience.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s everywhere, it’s literally in the supermarket, it’s in convenience stores, it’s on TV.”

From Salon

The focus on speed and convenience is particularly appealing at a time when consumers want small, affordable indulgences.

From Barron's

“Put a little more inconvenience in your life for the convenience down the road,” said Shafransky, who is a certified financial planner.

From MarketWatch

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