convenience

CEFRB1

/kənˈviːnɪəns/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that makes life easier or saves time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A convenient time.

Examples

  • May we ask you to remit the settlement in full at your earliest convenience?

  • We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [kənˈvinjənts]
  • [kənˈvɪinjəns]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

  2. The quality of being convenient.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To make convenient.

More examples

In context

  • You pay for the convenience of living near a station.

  • Fast food is popular because of its cost and convenience.

  • These are equally viable times and I propose we alternate between the two times in order to convenience as many people as possible.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.