v., merged, merg·ing, merg·es. v.tr.
- To cause to be absorbed, especially in gradual stages.
- To combine or unite: merging two sets of data.
- To blend together, especially in gradual stages.
- To become combined or united. See synonyms at mix.
[Latin mergere, to plunge.]
mergence mer'gence n.
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