Definition of "convergence" []

• The act, condition, quality, or fact of converging. (noun)
• Mathematics The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, function, or value. (noun)
• The point of converging; a meeting place: a town at the convergence of two rivers. (noun)
• Physiology The coordinated turning of the eyes inward to focus on an object at close range. (noun)
• Biology The adaptive evolution of superficially similar structures, such as the wings of birds and insects, in unrelated species subjected to similar environments. Also called convergent evolution. (noun)

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• "Dan Neil test drives the all-new Hyundai Elantra, which he calls a convergence of engineering, style and value."
• "She then does an apt job of debunking his claim that she ripped off his comments by using the word "convergence.""
• "He announced what he called his convergence program, which is just a version of the traditional program; it goes back to the Allon plan of 1967."