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The definition of convenience is the state of being able to do something easily with little effort and no hindrances.

(noun)

An example of a convenience is the microwave, which makes it easier and more effortless to heat up food.
An example of convenience is when a dry cleaner picks up clothes from an office building to make it easier for people in the building to get their clothes cleaned.

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See convenience in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality of being convenient; fitness or serviceability
personal well-being; comfort
a condition personally favorable or suitable; advantage
anything that adds to one's comfort or saves work; useful, handy, or helpful device, article, service, etc.
Brit. lavatory (sense )

Also Archaicconveniency

Origin: ME < L convenientia < convenire, convene

See convenience in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The quality of being suitable to one's comfort, purposes, or needs: the convenience of living near shops, schools, and libraries.
Personal comfort or advantage: services that promote the customer's convenience.
Something that increases comfort or saves work: household conveniences such as a washing machine, an electric can opener, and disposable diapers. See Synonyms at amenity.
A suitable or agreeable time: Fill out the form at your earliest convenience.
Chiefly British A lavatory.

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