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convenience

[kuhn-veen-yuhns]

noun

  1. the quality of being convenient; suitability.

    Synonyms: , ,
  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

/ əˈːɪəԲ /

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. formalas soon as possible

  5. usefulness, comfort, or facility

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

  7. euphemistica lavatory, esp a public one

  8. to take advantage of; impose upon

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of convenience1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin convenientia “harmony, agreement,” from convenient-, stem of DzԱԾŧԲ “coming together” ( convenient ) + -ia -ia
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July 10 is officially the day America reclaims one of its greatest culinary conveniences: the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.

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"You'd be pushed to spend that in a Co-op - the average shop would be between £10 and £15. It's a very high threshold for a convenience business," added Ms Shuttleworth.

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He had also worked back in Minnesota for a major food distributor, a convenience store chain and for two funeral services businesses, according to his online profile.

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In May, Miller reportedly directed top ICE officials to go beyond target lists and have agents make arrests at Home Depot or 7-Eleven convenience stores.

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She works long hours at a convenience store with a manager who offers no flexibility.

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