convergence
Pronunciation: [kənˈvɜr.dʒəns]
Context: "similarity"
(noun) when different things or ideas come together or meet in a way that makes them similar. It’s like when two different paths meet in a park to form one trail.
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The convergence of their interests led to a great partnership.
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There was no convergence in their opinions, and they continued to disagree.
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What is the convergence between these two different cultures?
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) in math or science, it means when a sequence or series approaches a specific point or value as you keep adding numbers. It’s like when you’re counting and getting closer to a target number.
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The series showed convergence, getting closer to a specific value as we calculated more terms.
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The numbers did not show convergence; they kept moving further apart.
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Does this sequence demonstrate convergence towards a limit?
Context: "technology"
(noun) when different technologies come together to work as one or improve each other. It’s like how smartphones combine the features of a phone, camera, and computer into one device.
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The convergence of software and hardware has changed how we use technology.
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Without convergence, many gadgets would still be separate and less useful.
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How is the convergence of different technologies impacting our daily lives?