handiness
/'hændinis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being conveniently available or accessible when needed. This meaning refers to something being at hand, ready for use, or conveniently located. 2. Skillfulness in using one's hands; manual dexterity. This meaning refers to physical skill and adeptness with the hands, often for making or fixing things.
Usage and Examples
Referring to convenience or accessibility:
- The handiness of having a grocery store right next to the apartment building is a major advantage.
- I appreciate the handiness of this multi-tool; it has everything I need in one compact device.
Referring to manual skill or dexterity:
- His handiness with tools allowed him to build the entire bookshelf by himself.
- The job requires not just knowledge but also a certain handiness for assembling delicate components.
Advanced Usage
- "Handiness" can sometimes imply a general practical utility or usefulness beyond just physical location.
- The handiness of this smartphone app for tracking expenses has simplified my budgeting.
Variants and Related Words
- Handy (adjective): The adjective form from which "handiness" is derived.
- A handy reference guide. (convenient)
- She's very handy in the kitchen. (skillful with hands)
- Handyman (noun): A person skilled at various small repair or maintenance jobs.
- We called a handyman to fix the leaky faucet and the broken door.
Synonyms
- For accessibility/convenience: Convenience, availability, accessibility, usefulness.
- For manual skill: Dexterity, adeptness, skill, nimbleness, craftsmanship.
Antonyms
- For accessibility/convenience: Inconvenience, unavailability.
- For manual skill: Clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness.
Noun
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the quality of being at hand when needed
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skillfulness with the hands
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he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity
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