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   con·ven·ience

   /kənˈvēnyəns/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty: "the museum has a cafeteria for your convenience" Similar benefitusegoodcomforteaseenjoymentsatisfaction
   • ▪ the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone: "the convenience of a portable phone" Similar expedienceexpediencyadvantageousnessadvantagefavorablenessopportunenesspropitiousnesstimelinesssuitabilityappropriatenessappropriacyfittingnessease of useusabilityusefulnessutilityserviceabilitypracticalityfunctionalityadvantagebenefitaccessibilityease of accesshandinessnearnessrare:propinquityOpposite inconvenienceinconveniencedisadvantageinaccessibility
   • ▪ a thing that contributes to an easy and effortless way of life: "voice mail was seen as one of the desktop conveniences of the electronic office" Similar applianceamenityfacilitydevicelabor-saving devicegadgetmachineinformal:gizmogimmickmod conformal:appurtenance
   • 2. a public restroom. British

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin convenientia, from convenient- ‘assembling, agreeing’, from the verb convenire (see convene).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › convenienceConvenience Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONVENIENCE is fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement. How to use convenience in a sentence.

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   noun. the quality of being convenient; suitability. Synonyms: availability, handiness, utility. anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like. a convenient situation or time: at your convenience. advantage or accommodation: a shelter for the convenience of travelers.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVENIENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONVENIENCE definition: 1. the state of being convenient: 2. when you want: 3. as soon as you like or can: . Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONVENIENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the fact of something being easy to do, get to, etc., or something that is useful and helpful: Convenience and comfort are both major factors in consumer choice. the convenience of online shopping. for the convenience of sb/for sb's convenience We offer large parking lots for customers ' convenience.

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   The noun convenience is a quality of ease or accessibility. Just think of a convenience store, which is arranged to be easy to get in and out of, and sells things you might need to grab on your way home.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVENIENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being suitable or opportune 2. a convenient time or situation 3. → See at your.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconvenience - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   [countable] something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable. It was a great convenience to have the school so near. The house had all the modern conveniences (= central heating, etc.) that were unusual at that time. see also public convenience. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONVENIENCE definition in American English | Collins English...

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   1. uncountable noun. If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you. He was happy to make a detour for her convenience. 2. countable noun. If you describe something as a convenience, you mean that it is very useful. Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop. 3. countable noun.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconvenience noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    [uncountable] the quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers. For (the sake of) convenience, the two groups have been treated as one in this report. The location of the house combines quietness and convenience.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONVENIENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CONVENIENCE definition: 1. the fact of being easy to use and suitable for what you want to do: 2. something that makes…. Learn more.