Definitions for convenience
kənˈvin yənscon·ve·nience

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 10 votes

1. conveniencenoun

   the state of being suitable or opportune

   "chairs arranged for his own convenience"

2. conveniencenoun

   the quality of being useful and convenient

   "they offered the convenience of an installment plan"

3. public toilet, comfort station, public convenience, convenience, public lavatory, restroom, toilet facility, wash roomnoun

   a toilet that is available to the public

4. appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widgetnoun

   a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 4 votes

1. conveniencenoun

   the quality of being suitable, useful or convenient

2. conveniencenoun

   anything that makes for an easier life

   Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.

3. conveniencenoun

   a convenient time, especially in the phrase at one's convenience

4. conveniencenoun

   a public toilet

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convenience, Conveniencynoun

   Etymology: convenientia, Latin.

   1. Fitness; propriety.

   In things not commanded of God, yet lawful, because permitted, the question is, what light shall shew us the conveniency which one hath above another. Richard Hooker, b. ii. s. 4.

   2. Commodiousness; ease; freedom from difficulties.

   A man putting all his pleasures into one, is like a traveller’s putting all his goods into one jewel: the value is the same, and the convenience greater. Robert South, Sermons.

   Every man must want something for the conveniency of his life, for which he must be obliged to others. Edmund Calamy, Serm.

   There is another convenience in this method, during your waiting. Jonathan Swift, Directions to the Footman.

   3. Cause of ease; accommodation.

   If it have not such a convenience, voyages must be very uncomfortable. John Wilkins, Math. Magic.

   A man alters his mind as the work proceeds, and will have this or that convenience more, of which he had not thought when he began. John Dryden, Fables, Preface.

   There was a pair of spectacles, a pocket perspective, and several other little conveniencies, I did not think myself bound in honour to discover. Gulliver’s Travels.

   4. Fitness of time or place.

   Use no farther means;
   But with all brief and plain conveniency,
   Let me have judgment. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convenience

   Convenient procedures, products and services are those intended to increase ease in accessibility, save resources (such as time, effort and energy) and decrease frustration. A modern convenience is a labor-saving device, service or substance which make a task easier or more efficient than a traditional method. Convenience is a relative concept, and depends on context. For example, automobiles were once considered a convenience, yet today are regarded as a normal part of life. Because differences in lifestyles around the world, the term is a relative term based upon the conveniences previously available to a person or group. For instance, an American definition of 'modern convenience' is likely different from that of an individual living in a developing country. Most of the time, the term 'modern convenience' is used to express personal lifestyle and home life.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Conveniencenoun

   alt. of Conveniency

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1. Convenience

   Convenient procedures, products and services are those intended to increase ease in accessibility, save resources and decrease frustration. Convenience is a relative concept, and depends on context. For example, automobiles were once considered a convenience, yet today are regarded as a normal part of life. Service conveniences are those that save shoppers time or effort, and includes variables such as credit availability and extended store hours. Service convenience pertains to the facilitation of selling both goods and services, and combinations of the two. Convenience goods are widely distributed products that "require minimal time and physical and mental effort to purchase."

Matched Categories

1. • Comfort
   • Facility
   • Suitability
   • Toilet

How to pronounce convenience?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say convenience in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of convenience in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of convenience in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of convenience in a Sentence

1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

   The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at time of challenge and controversy.

2. Christopher Taylor:

   At night, we’re drinking our calories and eating a lot of convenience foods, not only are we not sleeping when we stay up late, but we’re doing all these obesity-related behaviors: lack of physical activity, increased screen time, food choices that we’re consuming as snacks and not as meals.

3. Chris McGrath:

   We know consumers are on the go more and more and snacking delivers on the convenience they seek.

4. Daniel Budnitz:

   There is an opportunity here for innovating medication container options that promote adult adherence and provide portability and convenience, while maintaining child safety.

5. Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love, 1963:

   The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

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