vergence

[ vur-juhns ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. the turning motion of the eyeballs toward or away from each other. Compare convergence ( def 4 ), divergence ( def 3 ).

vergence

/ ˈvɜːdʒəns /

noun

1. the inward or outward turning movement of the eyes in convergence or divergence

Word History and Origins

Origin of vergence¹

First recorded in 1900–05; verge ² + -ence

Word History and Origins

Origin of vergence¹

C19: from verge ² + -ence

Example Sentences

Spectacles itself came from Snap's acquisition of startup Vergence Labs in 2014.

From Reuters

Snapchat has previously acquired eyeglass maker Vergence Labs for as much as $15 million; video-chat service AddLive for $30 million; and QR-scanning app Scan for as much as $50 million, according to emails reviewed by The Wall Street Journal and sent to and from Michael Lynton, a Sony Corp.

From Wall Street Journal

According to the emails, the company purchased Vergence Labs, an eyewear company that produced a product comparable to Google Glass.

From BBC

Insider reports that messages from the inbox of Michael Lynton, Sony Entertainment CEO and Snapchat board member, detail a deal for Vergence Labs worth $11 million in cash and $4 million in stock.

From The Verge

The Vergence deal isn't the only secret purchase Snapchat made this year.

From The Verge