What's the difference between convenience and opportunity?

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.

Opportunity


Definition:

  • (n.) Fit or convenient time; a time or place favorable for executing a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance.
  • (n.) Convenience of situation; fitness.
  • (n.) Importunity; earnestness.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) However, as the same task confronts the Lib Dems, do we not now have a priceless opportunity to bring the two parties together to undertake a fundamental rethink of the way social democratic principles and policies can be made relevant to modern society.
  • (2) These results indicate that diaphragmed fenestrae are inducible structures, and provide an opportunity to study them in vitro.
  • (3) Prompt diagnosis, in which timely diagnostic laparoscopy and ultrasound evaluation of the pelvis may be helpful, provides the opportunity for prompt laparotomy with untwisting of the torsion and stabilization of the adnexa by suture and cystectomy, if possible, extirpation if not.
  • (4) Monoclonal antibodies to human thyroglobulin may offer a unique opportunity to confirm the tissue origin of cutaneous metastasis.
  • (5) We repeat our call for them to do so at the earliest opportunity, and to share those findings so that we can take any appropriate actions.” In the BBC programme the 29-year-old Rupp, who won 10,000m silver at the London 2012 Olympics behind Farah, was accused of having taken testosterone and being a regular user of the asthma drug prednisone, which is banned in competition.
  • (6) All 17 candidates are going to be participating in debate night and I think that’s a wonderful opportunity Reince Priebus Republican party officials have defended the decision to limit participation, pointing out that the chasing pack will get a chance to debate separately before the main event.
  • (7) The World Humanitarian Summit in May 2016 may be the most timely opportunity to make an honest appraisal of the effectiveness of the current system to deal with the sector’s “ new normal ” of finite resources and unlimited challenges.
  • (8) The opportunities for infection are often strong in areas of high population within a city – schools, for instance.
  • (9) This study suggests that laparoscopy has a role in adhesiolysis of mild and moderate adhesions and SLL provides further opportunity to relyse reformed adhesions in some cases.
  • (10) The intervention represented, for the intervention team, an opportunity to learn community organization and community education skills through active participation in the community.
  • (11) What happened in the past was that if smugglers are sure that European boats are patrolling very close to the Libyan coast, then traffickers use this opportunity to advertise, and say to potential irregular migrants: ‘You will be sure to reach the European coast.
  • (12) It may be better for patients if they are given opportunities to psychologically prepare themselves well in advance of the operation.
  • (13) Assessment opportunities can be identified or structured in any milieu.
  • (14) Not because we are “chippy, moronic gits” (thank you, Twitter), but because we do not see the social benefit of a two-tier education system that provides a small minority with vastly more opportunities than the rest.
  • (15) "The results present a remarkably bleak portrait of life in the UK today and the shrinking opportunities faced by the bottom third of UK society," said the head of the project, Professor David Gordon of Bristol University.
  • (16) The findings suggest that health planning could be considerably enhanced by a better understanding of patient preferences for medical care travel behavior, the origins of these preferences, and their relationship to the use of available medical care opportunities.
  • (17) Throughout the five stages, the student has ample opportunity for expression and self-evaluation in the counseling sessions that accompany each stage.
  • (18) We are looking at all opportunities and every opportunity."
  • (19) A 1-month stay in Bangladesh at the Dhaka Shishu Hospital, made possible by the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, afforded an invaluable opportunity to be involved in Pediatric Surgery in such a setting.
  • (20) Recent progress with familial adenomatous polyposis illustrates some of the opportunities for prevention of colorectal cancer which may arise with syndrome recognition in the future.