convergence

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒn.vər.dʒəns/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.vər.dʒəns/

noun en → es

1 MEETING POINT [singular] B1

the point at which two or more things come together, especially roads, rivers, etc.

punto de encuentro, convergencia

  • a convergence of something

Collocations convergence of interests · convergence of roads

  • The convergence of the two rivers forms a large lake.

    La convergencia de los dos ríos forma un gran lago.

2 AGREEMENT [singular] B1

the process by which people or groups agree on something, especially after discussing it.

acuerdo, convergencia

  • a convergence of opinions/views

Collocations convergence of views · convergence of ideas

  • There was a surprising convergence of opinion among the delegates.

    Hubo una sorprendente convergencia de opinión entre los delegados.

3 SCIENCE [singular] C1

the process by which two or more different scientific fields become similar and start to work together.

convergencia científica, integración de campos

  • a convergence of science/technology

Collocations convergence of technology and medicine · convergence of biology and chemistry

  • There is a growing convergence between computer science and artificial intelligence.

    Hay una creciente convergencia entre la ciencia de la computación e inteligencia artificial.

4 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

the process by which the economies of different countries become more similar.

convergencia económica, integración de economías

  • a convergence of economies

Collocations convergence of European economies · convergence of developing countries' economies

  • The EU aims to promote economic convergence among its member states.

    La UE busca promover la convergencia económica entre sus estados miembros.