convergence
- Noun. The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
- Noun. A meeting place.
- Noun. The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
- Noun. (mathematics) The process of approaching some limiting value.
- Noun. (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
- Noun. (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
- Noun. The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
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