convenience

convenience
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 preparation are important to people with busy lifestyles.
Her hair was cut short for convenience rather than fashion.
for someone's convenience: A pre-paid envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
2. ) count something that you do to make things easier for yourself or that is intended to make things easier for you:
The kitchen was equipped with a range of modern conveniences.
The center offers every convenience for the busy executive.
A second car was a convenience that we came to depend on.
at someone's convenience FORMAL
at a time that suits someone so that they do not have to make a special effort to do something:
We can meet to discuss this further at your convenience.
at someone's earliest convenience FORMAL
as soon as someone is able to do something:
Please call me back at your earliest convenience.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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