What's the difference between convenience and convince?

Convenience


Definition:

  • (n.) Alt. of Conveniency

Example Sentences:

  • (1) One of the most interesting aspects of the shadow cabinet elections, not always readily interpreted because of the bizarre process of alliances of convenience, is whether his colleagues are ready to forgive and forget his long years as Brown's representative on earth.
  • (2) It was found to be convenient for routine laboratory use and increased the yield of positive plate cultures in specimens without antibiotics from 53 to 75% (P less than 0.01) and in specimens containing antibiotics from 24 to 38% (P less than 0.05).
  • (3) A new and convenient method for the preparation of the four stereoisomers of dihexadecanoyl phosphatidylinositol has been developed.
  • (4) This method was convenient, cell morphology was preserved so that combined morphological and immunological characterization of specific cells was possible in mixed cell populations.
  • (5) Acid production by carbohydrate fermentation increases urease production by Klebsiella: pH 4 is the most convenient pH for urease synthesis by these bacteria.
  • (6) Patients treated with ciprofloxacin may need added coverage for anaerobes, but the drug's excellent activity against nosocomial pathogens and its availability in oral form allow for an early change to oral therapy without compromising effectiveness coupled with added savings and convenience.
  • (7) Spain's tax office is conveniently, some could say suspiciously, underfunded.
  • (8) A rapid and convenient procedure has been developed for the measurement of mRNA half-life in S.cerevisiae using the transcriptional inhibitor, 1,10-phenanthroline.
  • (9) In the reduced state, the active centre of the protein has an ESR signal with a g-factor of 1.94 [3, 4] which is convenient for our purposes.
  • (10) The technique is simple, is convenient for the patient, and is always available without additional special equipment.
  • (11) TVS is a highly accurate and convenient method for preoperatively evaluating myometrial invasion.
  • (12) The whole solid-phase procedure up to the sequencing gel takes about 2 hours and is much faster and more convenient than chemical RNA sequencing in solution according to Peattie, especially if many fragments are to be processed.
  • (13) It allows for a clear and concise convenience of information about the disease processes, use of medications, and treatment options.
  • (14) Enzyme assay by HPLC is more rapid and convenient than previous GlcNAc-T assays using lectin columns or electrophoresis.
  • (15) We conclude that routine use of Golytely is preferable to methods involving catharsis and standard tap water enemas for barium enema examination, on the grounds that it is equally effective, yet more convenient for patients and for the radiology department, and reduces total costs.
  • (16) 2) For the convenience of description of the nerve supply to the intercostalis interni et intimi, each intercostal nerve is divided into three parts from proximal to distal: part 1, the outside of the intercostalis intimus; part 2, between the intercostalis intimus and intercostalis internus; and part 3, inside the intercostalis internus.
  • (17) The gastrostomy catheter can be easily removed when treatment is ended and conveniently replaced if accidentally dislodged.
  • (18) He claimed that while he faced pressure to reduce airport queues, including from ministers, he could never be accused of compromising security for convenience.
  • (19) But like so many of his colleagues in the Trump administration , Spicer has shown us how unconsciousness and stupidity can, however paradoxically, assume a Machiavellian function – how a flagrant example of gross insensitivity and flat-out odiousness can serve as yet another useful and convenient distraction.
  • (20) The test is convenient and rapid (test time 80 s), and thus is particularly useful in all clinical settings where prompt testing is needed.

Convince


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To overpower; to overcome; to subdue or master.
  • (v. t.) To overcome by argument; to force to yield assent to truth; to satisfy by proof.
  • (v. t.) To confute; to prove the fallacy of.
  • (v. t.) To prove guilty; to convict.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Unlike Milo, he appears to be – to some extent – convinced of the truth of what he’s saying.
  • (2) But not only did it post a larger loss than expected, Amazon also projected 7% to 18% revenue growth over the busiest shopping period of the year, a far cry from the 20%-plus pace that had convinced investors to overlook its persistent lack of profit in the past.
  • (3) There is no convincing evidence that immunosuppression is effective, also because the natural history of the disease is characterised by a spontaneous disappearance of the factor VIII-C inhibitor.
  • (4) But she says she is totally convinced that, as a public broadcaster, RAI has an ethical responsibility to start showing women in a more realistic light.
  • (5) The amount of intimidation and abuse that has taken place make it very unlikely that women will be clamouring to go back.” Another former shadow minister said they were also not convinced they would stand again.
  • (6) The students were instructed to give up the discussion if they were convinced that the partner's position was a better solution.
  • (7) Tijuana, Mexico, has become a refuge for cancer patients who have been convinced that they may be cured of their terminal illness by unconventional, unproved, and disproved methods offered in the border clinics.
  • (8) "This is the guy we've all seen in Borders or HMV on a Friday afternoon, possibly after a drink or two, tie slightly undone, buying two CDs, a DVD and maybe a book - fifty quid's worth - and frantically computing how he's going to convince his partner that this is a really, really worthwhile investment."
  • (9) He deploys a zero-risk strategy aimed at keeping his rightwing political base behind him, while convincing the public that he alone could lead the country in times of regional turmoil.
  • (10) The comforts of home will determine Liverpool's fate in 2014, according to Brendan Rodgers, and they made a convincing start against Hull City.
  • (11) The good efficacy and tolerability of a topical therapeutic preparation in first and second degree hemorrhoids have been convincingly demonstrated.
  • (12) And despite the initial scepticism, now completely gone says Henry, DCA's transparency and accountability systems and mechanisms are now "some of the most convincing tools to fundraising, credibility and brand recognition" and is used by face-to-face fundraisers, volunteers and PR to promote the organisation.
  • (13) Vimeo has been less successful in convincing its audience to part ways with actual cash.
  • (14) A series of experiments performed with the two immuneprecipitation techniques, reducing or nonreducing electrophoretic conditions, and addition of preformed mock BA-1 immuneprecipitate to BA-1-Sepharose immuneprecipitates convincingly demonstrated that the previously described 55 and 65 kilodalton components were artifacts caused by co-migration of CD24 with IgG and IgM heavy chains, respectively.
  • (15) This judgement is particularly significant for the UK as it was the testimony of two leading experts, Professor Nicholas J. Wald and Sir Richard Doll, whose evidence helped convince the Judge about the harmful health effects of passive smoke.
  • (16) The laws of functioning applicable to these approaches are those coming from liberal and planified economical theories while health planning has developed more and more sophisticated and convincing methodologies.
  • (17) Allardyce told an entertaining story about seeing José Mourinho punch the air at a Soccer Aid match when Chelsea’s manager realised he had convinced Fàbregas to sign for the club.
  • (18) Individual physicians offering HBO and organized groups, such as the Undersea Medical Society, advocating its use may well be highly motivated, well meaning, and sincerely convinced that HBO is an important therapeutic approach.
  • (19) Gillard faces an uphill battle convincing the electorate to back her.
  • (20) But the challenge facing Galliano is not simply to convince the fashion industry of his talent, which is still evident.