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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Over the years, big tech companies have adapted many of their products with voice-first features – for convenience.
From Los Angeles Times
Amazon will "continue inventing on behalf of customers to develop a mass physical store format that brings customers distinctive selection, value, and convenience," the e-commerce giant founded by Jeff Bezos said in a blog post.
From Barron's
‘China’s shoppers are becoming more deliberate in how they balance value, convenience and experience.’
From MarketWatch
Too often people spend time with friends or frenemies out of habit, convenience or social positioning, perhaps drinking too much or laughing too loud to mask the lack of synchrony.
The men were standing in front of a shoe store, a liquor store, and a convenience store.
From Literature
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