Horizontal inflow of wind into an area. Once at the area, the wind then travels vertically.

 The degree to which the eyes turn inward to fixate on an object.

The term for horizontal air currents merging together or approaching a single point, such as at the center of a low pressure area producing a net inflow of air. When this occurs in the lower atmospher [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

The merging of previously separate communication industries such as publishing, computers, film, music and broadcasting, made possible by advances in technology.

In the financial services industry, the coming together of credit institutions and insurance companies to develop products that combine the elements of each industry sector.

Concurrent movements creating structured derivative securities from event risk cash flows and using customized insurance contracts as hedges to diversify financial portfolios heretofore managed by d [..]

1713, from converge + -ence. Related: Convergent. Convergent evolution was in use among biologists by 1890.

An atmospheric condition that exists when the winds cause a horizontal net inflow of air into a specified region.

Similarities which have arisen independently in two or more organisms that are not closely related. Contrast with homology.

The tendency of the market value of a security to approach its redemption price or maturity value as the date of redemption or maturity draws nearer.

The speed and ability of a group of internetworking devices running a specific routing protocol to agree on the topology of an internetwork after a change in that topology.

The delivery of several types of content (e.g. TV broadcasts, Web TV, hi-fi audio, etc.) to a single receiver and output source. The introduction of digital technology has greatly expanded the potential for convergent applications on the TV screen.

similarities that appear independently in more than one type of organism. (Animals that live in similar surroundings often resemble each other, for instance.) Contrast with Homology.

The process of becoming quantitatively more alike. In an international context, it often refers to countries becoming more alike in terms of their factor prices or in terms of their per capita incomes [..]

1. In a tristimulus color monitor (i.e., CRT) that employs phosphors excited (driven) by one or more electron beams, the process of controlling the beam(s) to ensure that the individual phosphors representing the color elements within each pixel are properly driven so that (a) within a given pixel there is a proper color balance to ensure the illus [..]

Convergence is the process of two genetically distant haplotypes changing over time to resemble one another.

The binocular cue to distance referring to the fact that the closer an object, the more inward our eyes need to turn in order to focus

An atmospheric condition that exists when the winds cause a horizontal net inflow of air into a specified region. Divergence is the opposite, where winds cause a horizontal net outflow of air from a s [..]

Definition The coming together of futures prices and cash market prices on the final trading day of a futures contract, as the basis approaches zero.

noun. The rotation of both eye balls inward in the direction of light so the visual lies on correlating spots on the foveas. It allows the minutely variant visuals of an item viewed by each eye ball t [..]

In order to perceive depth properly, your eyes must move slightly inward or converge. In so doing, people are able to determine if objects are close to them or far away.

The consolidation of all communications - voice, data and video - onto a single network infrastructure.

Inward movement of both eyes toward each other, usually in an effort to maintain single binocular vision as an object approaches.

The development (evolution) of superficially similar traits in unrelated organisms that live in a similar environment, eg. the fins of fish and aquatic mammals such as dolphins and whales.

The term used to describe multimedia newsrooms producing news for different publishing platforms.

(L: cum/com/con=with ;vergere= to incline) 1) (of rocks): occurs when two types of rock, initially different, become similar in content through metamorphism. (of sediment): when two layers become clos [..]

The bringing together of different media technologies such as radio, print, video and the Internet so they work together to improve communications. For example, playing video reports on Web pages or p [..]

In human eyesight, the ability of our eyes to divert eye optical axes horizontally in an inward direction. The convergence 'near point' is the closest point which is still possible to perceive one image. In practice, the eyes can easily converge inward but have much less ability to diverge outward, as it is something we don't do in l [..]

(n) - the process by which two plates move together

The phenomenon of neural connections in which many cells send signals to a single cell. Compare divergence.

The process by which features with no common ancestry become similar as a result of selection.

A loosely defined term which refers to the increasing use of natural gas in the generation of electricity. Where generation becomes wholly or largely dependent on natural gas, the interests of the gas [..]

A result of the digital era in which various types of digital information, such as text, audio, and video, and their delivery mechanisms--television, telecommunications, and consumer electronics--are [..]

A term referring to cash and futures prices tending to come together (i.e., the basis approaches zero) as the futures contract nears expiration.

The tendency for prices of physicals and futures to approach one another, usually during the delivery month. Also called a "narrowing of the basis

the coming together of plates, usually resulting in mountain building or subduction [converge; convergent]

Convergence (in evolutionary computing) is a means of modeling the tendency for genetic characteristics of a population to stabilize over time. Convergence (in logic) refers to the property in which d [..]

The term used to describe multimedia newsrooms producing news for different publishing platforms, such as in print, online video, online audio, etc.

The term used to describe multimedia newsrooms producing news for different publishing platforms.

The movement of a futures price towards that of the underlying instrument as the contract date approaches.

Price movement seen in a futures contract as it inclines toward the underlying cash commodity’s price. Initially, price is higher in the contract owing to time value. But over time, the two prices mer [..]

is a term used in media studies to note the ways in which previously separate media are converging into one digital mode. This refers both the convergence among new media in the Web 2.0 era (like accessing the web on a smart phone), but also the convergence of old media (TV, film, radio) and new (like watching a TV show on your smartphone or listen [..]

The movement of a futures price towards that of the underlying instrument as the contract date approaches.

A trend in which different hardware devices such as televisions, computers and telephones merge and have similar functions.

The tendency for different technological systems to evolve towards performing similar tasks. A great example of this is smartphones.  Not only can you make calls, you can also use them as a personal c [..]

(n) the occurrence of two or more things coming together(n) the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit(n) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena(n) the act of conver [..]

Movement of two eyeballs inward to focus on an object moved closer. The nearer the object, the greater is the degree of convergence necessary to maintain single vision. [Click Here to Return to List]

The flow of the wind resulting in a horizontal inflow of air into a region. Convergence of winds near the surface are associated with upward motion known in meteorology as convection

An atmospheric condition that exists when the winds cause a horizontal net inflow of air into a specified region. Divergence is the opposite, where winds cause a horizontal net outflow of air from a s [..]

in the evolutionary sense, convergence occurs when animals that are descended from different ancestors evolve to look most similar to each other. Their similarity, or convergence, is not the result of [..]

The contact at the sea surface between two water masses converging, one plunging below the other

The quasi-horizontal flow of a fluid toward a common destination from different directions. When waters of different origins come together at a point or along a line (convergence line), the denser water from one side sinks under the lighter water from other side. The ocean convergence lines are the polar, subtropical, tropical, and equatorial. Also [..]

The boundary or region where two converging currents meets, with the result that the water of the current of higher density sinks below the surface and spreads out at a depth which depends on its dens [..]

In iterative models, achieving a defined tolerance of approaching a known value or reducing a defined gap.

The IASB and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have been working together since 2002 to achieve convergence of IFRS Standards and US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A common set of high quality global standards remains a priority of both the IASB and the FASB.

Convergence involves the voluntary recognition and adoption of general policies for the achievement of common goals. Convergence in the architecture of national educational systems is pursued in the Bologna process. The Tuning Project seeks to identify points of convergence while recognizing and sharing knowledge about the variety of practice with [..]

Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. Convergent winds at lower levels are associated with upward motion.

the independent evolution of similar adaptations in unrelated organisms, so that they are superficially similar (e.g., in appearance or behavior.)

In human eyesight, the ability of our eyes to divert eye optical axes horizontally in an inward direction. The convergence ‘near point’ is the closest point which is still possible to perceive one ima [..]

The independent origin of apparently similar apomorphies from different plesiomorphies.

The turning inward of the lines of sight toward each other.

In meteorology the act of a net inflowing of air. An example is at the base of a developing depression.

The turning inward of the lines of sight toward each other.

The independent evolution of the same, or very similar, features in two or more species from different features in their last common ancestor.

    See homoplasy.

In a general sense a process whereby two languages or varieties come to resemble each other more and more. In historical linguistics the term is often used to refer to a situation whereby two causes a [..]

Convergence is the coming together of two different entities, and in the contexts of computing and technology, is the integration of two or more different technologies in a single device or system. A [..]

One of the most widely studied empirical questions in the new growth economics concerns the role of initial conditions in affecting long-run outcomes. ...

Specifically, convergence of an algorithm. The algorithm is represented as the point-to-set map

The delivery of several types of content (e.g. TV broadcasts, Web TV, hi-fi audio, etc.) to a single receiver and output source. The introduction of digital technology has greatly expanded the potential for convergent applications on the TV screen.

The movement of the cash asset price toward the futures price as the expiration date of the futures contract approaches.    Convexity

Tendency of members of the population to be the same. May be used to mean either their representation or behaviour are identical. Loosely a genetic algorithm

Convergence is a reduction in the diversity of genes available in the population due to fitness proportionate operators.

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for the resulting "excess," vertical motion may result: upward forcing if convergence is at low levels, or downward forcing (subsidence) i [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for the resulting "excess," vertical motion may result: upward forcing if convergence is at low levels, or downward forcing (subsidence) if conver [..]

tendency to change the sound of your own voice to make it similar to someone you are talking to

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

The condition that exists when the distribution of winds within a given area is such that there is a net horizontal inflow of air into the area. In convergence at lower levels, the removal of the resu [..]

The evolutionary development of similar external morphological traits in organisms which are unrelated (except through distant ancestors) as each adapts to a similar way of life and/or environment. Sh [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for the resulting "excess," vertical motion may result: upward forcing if convergence is at low levels, or downward forcing (subsidence) if conver [..]

The coming together of futures prices and cash market prices on the last trading day of a futures contract.

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of Divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for the resulting "excess", vertical motion may result: upward forcing if convergence is at low levels, or downward forcing (subsidence) if conver [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for the resulting "excess," vertical motion may result: upward forcing if convergence is at low levels, or downward forcing (subsidence

An atmospheric condition that exists when the winds cause a horizontal net inflow of air into a specified region. When this occurs at the surface, rising motion occurs in the center of convergence.

This is an area where winds/windfields converge. It can be at the surface or aloft. Convergence at the surface usually indicates cyclonic development.

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

An atmospheric condition that exists when the winds cause a horizontal net inflow of air

Multiple meanings: (1) a mathematical property of a sequence or series that approaches a value; In macro: ''Catch-up' refers to the long-run process by which productivity laggards close [..]

Convergence is the process of updating and synchronizing all routing tables in a network, so that all routers agree on new metrics or topology. Large networks converge more slowly than small networks, because of the larger number of routers that must be updated after each change.

When winds at the surface run perpendicular or opposite each other, usually seen on either side of a moving dryline. When these winds collide at the surface, there is no way to go but up, which result [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. That is more air is entering a given area than is le [..]

Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. Convergent winds at lower levels are associated with upward motion. Contrast with divergence.

Wind

When more air is entering a given area on a horizontal surface than is leaving. In the immortal words of Yaz and the Plastic Population, "the only way is up", with some air forced to eave the area by rising. Convergence is prominent in areas relatively low pressure, whether that's a low centre, a cold front, or more local features su [..]

A contraction of a vector field; the opposite of divergence. Convergence in a horizontal wind field indicates that more air is entering a given area than is leaving at that level. To compensate for th [..]

Wind movement that results in a horizontal net inflow of air into a particular region. Convergent winds at lower levels are associated with upward motion. Contrast with divergence.

Lines extending toward a common point, or planes extending toward a common line.

When futures prices and spot prices come together at the futures expiration.

The act of moving toward union or uniformity. ''The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil.'' — Berkeley. A meeting place. ''We built a homestead at the convergence o [..]

 the merging and sometimes clashing of voice and data

The movement of the price of a futures contract toward the price of the underlying cash commodity. At the start, the contract price is usually higher because of time value. But as the contract nears e [..]