convenience
Americannoun
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the quality of being convenient; suitability.
- Synonyms:
- availability, handiness, utility
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anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like.
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a convenient situation or time.
at your convenience.
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advantage or accommodation.
a shelter for the convenience of travelers.
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Chiefly British. water closet.
adjective
noun
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the state or quality of being suitable or opportune
the convenience of the hour
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a convenient time or situation
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at a time suitable to you
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formal as soon as possible
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usefulness, comfort, or facility
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an object that is particularly useful, esp a labour-saving device
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euphemistic a lavatory, esp a public one
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to take advantage of; impose upon
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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If leaving without a goodbye could cause confusion or concern, a discreet farewell—whether whispered to the host or sent via text—strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modern convenience.
Airports bill them as a convenience for travelers but I find it adds extra steps!
The return of passenger rail service helps repair a Pyongyang-Beijing relationship that has revolved more around convenience than cooperation of late.
"Parents continue to prioritise performance, hygiene and convenience over sustainability, meaning brands take a risk if greener solutions compromise any of these core expectations."
From BBC
“So all customers exist somewhere on a spectrum of convenience to security.”
From Salon
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