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English Dictionary: convergence by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
convergence
n
  1. the occurrence of two or more things coming together
  2. the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
    Synonym(s): convergence, convergency
    Antonym(s): divergence, divergency
  3. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
    Synonym(s): overlap, convergence, intersection
  4. the act of converging (coming closer)
    Synonym(s): convergence, converging, convergency
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Convergence \Con*ver"gence\, Convergency \Con*ver"gen*cy\, n.
      [Cf. F. convergence.]
      The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one
      point.
  
               The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on
               the pupil.                                             --Berkeley.
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