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Convergence or may refer to:

Science

Mathematics

• Convergence (mathematics), refers to the notion that some functions and sequences approach a limit under certain conditions
• Convergence (logic), the notion that a sequence of transformations come to the same conclusion, no matter what order they are performed in

Natural sciences

• Convergent evolution, the acquisition of the same biological trait in unrelated lineages
• Convergence (eye), simultaneous inward movement of eyes toward each other
• Convergence (sustainability science), progress towards equity within biological planetary limits in sustainability science

Computing and technology

• Bioconvergence, the merger of previously distinct technologies into a new form; requiring new theories, new products, and new practices
• Convergence (telecommunications), the combination of multiple services through lines of telecommunication from a single provider
• Convergence (routing), the status of a set of routers having the same knowledge of the surrounding network topology
• Convergence (evolutionary computing), a means of modeling the tendency for genetic characteristics of populations to stabilize over time
• Convergence (SSL), a distributed replacement for the CA system used by Secure Sockets Layer

Economy

• Convergence (economics), a possible phenomenon also known as the Catch-up effect

Society and culture

Entertainment

Literature

• Convergence (series), edited by Ruth Nanda Anshen
• Convergence (novel), by Charles Sheffield

Music

• Convergence (David Arkenstone and David Lanz album)
• Convergence (Dave Douglas album)
• Convergence (Front Line Assembly album)

Politics

• Convergence (Mexico), a political party in Mexico

Gatherings

• Convergence (goth festival), the annual net.goth party
• CONvergence (convention), a speculative fiction convention in Minnesota
• Convergence (Net-25 program), an I.T. Show on NET25 in the Philippines

Other

• Convergence (New Jersey), an office campus in Whippany, New Jersey

See also

• Converge
• Convergent

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