convergence

noun

kən-ˈvər-jən(t)s How to pronounce convergence (audio)
Definition of convergencenext
as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point the convergence of the city's major arteries on a single rotary

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Recent Examples of convergence The national milestone introduces a convergence of technology and racial backlash in education that is unique to this moment in time. — Kamau Bobb october 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 One interesting expression of this trend is the convergence of volume and transparency. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Situated in Triple Frontier—a border formed by the convergence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet—the museum will spotlight South American art and the unique cultural dynamics of the region. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Oct. 2026 But waiting for quantum maturity before designing for its convergence risks enterprises architecting for yesterday’s business boundaries. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convergence
  1. confluence
  2. merging
  3. combining
  4. combination
Noun
  • But the confluence of the warming oceans with higher water levels and the oversized waves saw the burger joint’s patio and dining room filled with ankle-deep water.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But now, the ferocity of regressive racial animus, coupled with the blinding enthusiasm around AI, make their confluence on the nation’s big birthday special.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of confluence
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  • For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The combining of physical and digital systems is creating environments that require integration, intelligence and ongoing management.
    — Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining
Noun
  • That’s thanks to a combination of antibiotic development, scientific understanding and luck.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The holiday-season favorite returns with its elaborate combination of rock music, theatrical storytelling and stage effects.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combination

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