ALL meanings of convergence
con·ver·gence
C c - variable noun convergence The convergence of different ideas, groups, or societies is the process by which they stop being different and become more similar. 3
- noun convergence the act, degree, or a point of converging 3
- noun convergence concurrence of opinions, results, etc 3
- noun convergence the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series 3
- noun convergence the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing 3
- noun convergence 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 3
- noun convergence an accumulation of air in a region that has a greater inflow than outflow of air, often giving rise to vertical air currents 3
- noun convergence the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated 3
- noun convergence the act, fact, or condition of converging 3
- noun convergence the point at which things converge 3
- noun convergence the development of similarities in unrelated organisms living in similar environments 3
- noun convergence an act or instance of converging. 1
- noun convergence a convergent state or quality. 1
- noun convergence the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge. 1
- noun convergence Ophthalmology. a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point. 1
- noun convergence Physics. the contraction of a vector field. a measure of this. 1
- noun convergence Meteorology. a net flow of air into a given region. Compare divergence (def 2). 1
- noun convergence Biology. similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity. 1
- noun convergence The process or state of converging. 1
- noun convergence coming together 1
- noun convergence The act of moving toward union or uniformity. 0
- noun convergence A meeting place. 0
- noun convergence The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT. 0
- noun convergence (mathematics) The process of approaching some limiting value. 0
- noun convergence (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range. 0
- noun convergence (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution. 0
- noun convergence The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole. 0