convergence

American  

[kuhn-vur-juhns] / kənˈvɜr dʒəns /

Also convergency

noun

1. an act or instance of converging.

2. a convergent state or quality.

3. the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge.

4. Ophthalmology. a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point.

5. Physics.

   1. the contraction of a vector field.

   2. a measure of this.

6. Meteorology. a net flow of air into a given region.

7. Biology. similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.

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convergence British  

/ kənˈvɜːdʒəns /

noun

1. Also called: convergency.  the act, degree, or a point of converging

2. concurrence of opinions, results, etc

3. maths the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series

   conditional convergence

4. the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing

5. Also called: convergent evolution.  the evolutionary development of a superficial resemblance between unrelated animals that occupy a similar environment, as in the evolution of wings in birds and bats

6. meteorol an accumulation of air in a region that has a greater inflow than outflow of air, often giving rise to vertical air currents See also Intertropical Convergence Zone

7. the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated Compare divergence

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convergence Scientific  

/ kən-vûr′jəns /

1. Mathematics The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, or value.

2. Biology The evolution of superficially similar structures in unrelated species as they adapt to similar environments. Examples of convergence are the development of fins independently in both fish and whales and of wings in insects, birds, and bats.

3. Biology Also called convergent evolution

4. Biology Compare divergence

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Other Word Forms

• nonconvergence noun
• nonconvergency noun
• reconvergence noun

Etymology

Origin of convergence

First recorded in 1705–15; converg(ent) + -ence

Example Sentences

“Poland should be the poster child of the European convergence machine,” he added, referring to the EU’s push to help developing economies catch up to their higher-income peers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Von Diaz, a culinary historian and the author of “Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking,” attributes it to a happy convergence.

From The Wall Street Journal

AT&T shared that it has a 42% “convergence” rate for its services, meaning more than four in 10 fiber subscribers also use the company’s wireless network.

From MarketWatch

In the past, Musk has said his companies are “trending” toward convergence, which has been at the forefront of some investors’ minds as SpaceX prepares to become a public company.

From MarketWatch

Also, the moving average convergence divergence indicator shows a fresh bullish crossover recently, which supports the bullish view, Aw says.

From The Wall Street Journal