convenience

  • 11convenience — con|ve|ni|ence [kənˈvi:niəns] n 1.) [U] the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time ▪ Ready meals sell well because of their convenience. the convenience of doing sth… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 12convenience — noun 1 (U) the quality of being suitable for a particular purpose, especially because it is easy to use or saves you time: Many women prefer the convenience of working at home while their children are small. | for convenience: We bought this… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13convenience — n. comfort 1) a convenience to + inf. (it s a great convenience to live in town = it s a great convenience living in town) 2) at one s convenience (answer at your convenience) device that adds to comfort 3) modern conveniences 4) (BE) a public… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 14convenience — con|ven|ience [ kən viniəns ] noun * 1. ) uncount a condition that makes it easier to do something and helps you to avoid wasting time or effort: Many people enjoy the pleasures and convenience of living downtown. Convenience and speed of… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 15convenience */ — UK [kənˈviːnɪəns] / US [kənˈvɪnɪəns] noun Word forms convenience : singular convenience plural conveniences 1) [uncountable] a condition that makes it easier to do something and helps you to avoid wasting time or effort Many people enjoy the… …

    English dictionary

  • 16convenience — [[t]kənvi͟ːniəns[/t]] conveniences 1) N UNCOUNT: with poss 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. ...the need to put the rights of… …

    English dictionary

  • 17convenience — n. 1 the quality of being convenient; suitability. 2 freedom from difficulty or trouble; material advantage (for convenience). 3 an advantage (a great convenience). 4 a useful thing, esp. an installation or piece of equipment. 5 Brit. a lavatory …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 18convenience — /keuhn veen yeuhns/, n. 1. the quality of being convenient; suitability. 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 …

    Universalium

  • 19convenience — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement 2. a. something (as an appliance, device, or service) conducive to comfort or ease b. chiefly British toilet 3 3. a suitable or convenient… …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 20convenience — noun 1》 freedom from effort or difficulty.     ↘a useful or helpful device or situation. 2》 Brit. a public toilet. Phrases at one s convenience when or where it suits one. at one s earliest convenience as soon as one can without difficulty.… …

    English new terms dictionary