Definition of «divergence»

Divergence refers to a situation where two or more paths, ideas, or values begin to move in different directions. It can also refer to a mathematical concept used in calculus and other branches of mathematics that deals with finding the limit of a sequence or series as it approaches an endpoint. In this context, divergence measures how much a sequence or series is spreading out from its initial value, indicating whether the values are increasing or decreasing over time.

Usage examples

The divergence in opinions among members of the committee led to a lengthy debate.
The stock market showed a clear divergence as some sectors saw significant gains while others experienced losses.
The artist's unique style created a divergence in critiques, with some praising it as groundbreaking and others dismissing it as incomprehensible.
The political party experienced an ideological divergence, with some members advocating for more progressive policies while others favored a conservative approach.
The study observed a divergence in outcomes for patients receiving different treatments, with one group showing significant improvement while the other showed no noticeable changes.

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As the authors say, it does start to give some clarity to the causes of divergence between tree - rings and temperature. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
How many other divergence problems are there, which have been interpreted as temperature signals. (climateaudit.org)
There is still too much tendency to think in terms of genetic divergence from the presumed norm. (discovermagazine.com)
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Definition of «divergence»

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