handiness

/'hændinis/

Thân thiện

He appreciates the handiness of having a multi-tool in his pocket.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being at hand when needed
2. skillfulness with the hands
   • he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accessibility
• availability
• availableness