convergence
an act or instance of converging.
a convergent state or quality.
the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge.
Ophthalmology. a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point.
Physics.
the contraction of a vector field.
a measure of this.
Meteorology. a net flow of air into a given region.: Compare divergence (def. 2).
Biology. similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.
Origin of convergence
1- Also con·ver·gen·cy (for defs. 1-3) .
Other words from convergence
- non·con·ver·gence, noun
- non·con·ver·gen·cy, noun
- re·con·ver·gence, noun
Words Nearby convergence
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How to use convergence in a sentence
To optimize campaigns as effectively as possible, brands need to pivot their strategies to prepare for the convergence of digital and linear.
When the 2018 NFL season ended, the principals’ convergence would have been unimaginable.
Kyler Murray runs out of miracles as Seahawks hang on to take over first place in NFC West | Mark Maske | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostTwo whales we tracked offshore from the Auckland Islands in 2009 visited the subtropical convergence, but hundreds of miles to the east of Bill’s current location.
The secret to helping this resilient whale species lies in its genes | By Emma Carroll/The Conversation | November 2, 2020 | Popular-ScienceHe argues that at some point between the late 1980s and the turn of the century, a convergence of societal trends took us into a new regime of time that he calls “presentism.”
Humanity is stuck in short-term thinking. Here’s how we escape. | Katie McLean | October 21, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewToday, we’re experiencing the convergence of content with all things digital.
Five SEO content types to power and grow your business through 2020 | Jim Yu | June 17, 2020 | Search Engine Watch
The convergence of these signs lit Morris up like a firecracker.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTRepublican political operatives say the gains the GOP is set to make are due to a convergence of causes.
It was this complete convergence of events and really kismet, what happened to Marge Gunderson.
Frances McDormand on 'Olive Kitteridge,' Dropping LSD, and Her Beef With FX's 'Fargo' | Marlow Stern | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut regardless of their different lenses, she said, “there seems to be a convergence of interests” between the two sides.
The Princess's funeral was a stunning convergence of the powerful and the beautiful, the poor and the afflicted.
We tried to edge nearer her, but she was just beyond the convergence of two side currents which pushed us even further away.
Jaffery | William J. LockeThis defect is corrected by convex glasses, which increase the convergence of the incident rays.
As they started toward the convergence of sailors at the entrance of the mess hall, Urson said, "Oh, guess what?"
The Jewels of Aptor | Samuel R. DelanyThere exists, however, a certain connection between accommodation and convergence of the visual lines.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerAmong the causes which promote the occurrence of squint, Donders mentions also conditions which diminish convergence.
Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
British Dictionary definitions for convergence
/ (kənˈvɜːdʒəns) /
Also called: convergency the act, degree, or a point of converging
concurrence of opinions, results, etc
maths the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series: conditional convergence
the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing
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
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
the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated: Compare divergence (def. 6)
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Scientific definitions for convergence
[ kən-vûr′jəns ]
Mathematics The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, or value.
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. Also called convergent evolution Compare divergence.
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