convergence

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convergence  /kən ˈvɜr dʒəns/ ? Meaning of "convergence"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the occurrence of two or more things coming together
  2. (n) the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
  3. (n) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
  4. (n) the act of converging (coming closer)

Synonym(s)

converging, intersection, overlap, convergency

Usage(s):

  1. What makes that 1973 convergence so remarkable is that it was not just a Harmonic Convergence but an Inter-Related Convergence as well.
  2. It is not merely a product of convergence, technology's latest buzz word used to describe the combining of existing technologies.
  3. Horse rescue projects, which are mostly small, volunteer operations with limited land and resources, are feeling the consequences of this convergence of events.

Quotes

  1. "In such an accident, there is not one cause," EADS CEO Louis Gallois said in comments held for release Sunday. "It's the convergence of different causes creating such an accident."
    on Jun 14, 2009 By: Louis Gallois Source: guardian.co.uk

  2. "Iraq is the convergence point for two of the greatest threats to America in this new century: Al Qaeda and Iran," Bush said, speaking at the White House to an audience that included Vice President Dick Cheney, the secretaries of state and...
    on Apr 10, 2008 By: President Bush Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "Every citizen of this planet must have an equal share of the planetary atmospheric space. Long-term convergence of per capita emissions is therefore the only equitable basis for a global compact on climate change," Singh said, once again,...
    on Jun 30, 2008 By: Manmohan Singh Source: Calcutta Telegraph

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