What does convergence mean?

Definitions for convergence
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. convergencenoun

    the occurrence of two or more things coming together

  2. convergence, convergencynoun

    the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit

  3. overlap, convergence, intersectionnoun

    a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

    "there was no overlap between their proposals"

  4. convergence, converging, convergencynoun

    the act of converging (coming closer)

Wiktionary

  1. convergencenoun

    The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

    The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil. uE000151409uE001 Berkeley.

  2. convergencenoun

    A meeting place.

    We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers

  3. convergencenoun

    The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.

  4. convergencenoun

    The process of approaching some limiting value.

  5. convergencenoun

    The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.

  6. convergencenoun

    The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.

  7. convergencenoun

    The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.

ChatGPT

  1. Convergence

    Convergence refers to the coming together or merging of different elements, ideas, or entities towards a common point or purpose. It can occur in various contexts such as technology, communication, economics, or even in the fields of science and mathematics. Convergence often involves the integration or combination of formerly separate or distinct entities, resulting in a unified or interconnected whole. It implies a shift towards unity, coherence, or similarity, where previously separate elements start to overlap or share common characteristics, goals, or functionalities.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Convergencenoun

    alt. of Convergency

Wikidata

  1. CONvergence

    CONvergence is a 6,668 member fan run speculative literature convention held annually on the first full weekend in July in Minnesota, United States. Speculative fiction includes the science fiction, fantasy, alternative history, and horror genres. The convention began in 1999 at the Bloomington Radisson South Hotel and continues to be held every year at the same location, known through 2011 as the Sheraton Bloomington. CONvergence 2011 was the final event for the Sheraton before its rebranding as Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington – Minneapolis South on July 12, 2012. This location has been used by local fan organizations for a variety of conventions, including Minicon, Anime Detour, and MarsCon.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. convergence

    See convergence factor; grid convergence; grid convergence factor; map convergence.

Entomology

  1. Convergence

    the approaching or drawing together at tips.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of convergence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of convergence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of convergence in a Sentence

  1. Sule Ayinla:

    Sometimes Nigeria is just a point of convergence.

  2. Richard Butler:

    This is an example of evolutionary convergence, where distantly related groups evolve to look alike because they live in similar environments.

  3. Christian Parkes:

    We've been working really closely with local law enforcement officials, as have all of the other theaters in the Art House Convergence, a network of independent art house theaters.

  4. Marco Rubio:

    I would like to focus my remarks today on these two dangerous developments with Iran and Cuba, as I believe they represent the convergence of nearly every flawed strategic, moral, and economic notion that has driven President Obama's foreign policy, and as such are emblematic of so many of the crises he has worsened around the world.

  5. Bowen Pan:

    The southern edge of the Saharan dust outbreak is associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), where 70% of the hurricanes are generated from that region. So if there's a Saharan dust outbreak, there's more likely going to be a greater temperature contrast between the Saharan desert and the Sahel region that will increase the convection activity in the ITCZ.

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