Convergence

In the absence of a more specific context, convergence denotes the approach toward a definite value, as time goes on; or to a definite point, a common view or opinion, or toward a fixed or equilibrium state.

Social sciences

• Language convergence pertains to the blending of two languages that are perceived as having equal social status. Opposite of Non-convergent discourse.
• Non-convergent discourse pertains to the persistence of asymmetric or bilingual discourse in natural languages.
• Catch-up effect is otherwise known as the Theory of convergence in economic theory.
• In the context of bargaining, Convergence pertains to a behavior in which the price offered by a buyer may increase while the price acceptable to a seller may decrease until both prices approach equality, in which case they are said to converge.
• Convergence criteria are requirements specified by the European Union that stipulate the membership qualifications each state must fulfill.
• Media convergence refers to the concentration of mass media ownership that occurred in the late 1990's in some English-speaking countries.