B2 verb Formal

수렴하다

/sʰuɾjʌ̹mɦada/

To gather and integrate diverse opinions, or for values to approach a specific point or limit (mathematically). It is the opposite of divergence.

Examples

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1

다양한 아이디어를 하나로 수렴하는 과정이 필요합니다.

A process of converging various ideas into one is necessary.

2

수열이 특정 값으로 수렴하는지 확인하세요.

Check if the sequence converges to a specific value.

3

친구들 의견을 좀 수렴해 봐.

Gather your friends' opinions.

Word Family

Noun
수렴
Verb
수렴하다
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Memory Tip

Think of '수' (collect) and '렴' (control/gather). Collecting and bringing together.

Quick Quiz

팀장은 팀원들의 건의 사항을 적극적으로 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 수렴했다

Examples

1

다양한 아이디어를 하나로 수렴하는 과정이 필요합니다.

business

A process of converging various ideas into one is necessary.

2

수열이 특정 값으로 수렴하는지 확인하세요.

academic

Check if the sequence converges to a specific value.

3

친구들 의견을 좀 수렴해 봐.

informal

Gather your friends' opinions.

4

여론을 수렴하여 법안을 수정하기로 했습니다.

formal

We decided to amend the bill by gathering public opinion.

5

회의에서 나온 모든 제안을 수렴해 보고서를 작성했다.

everyday

I gathered all the suggestions from the meeting and wrote a report.

Word Family

Noun
수렴
Verb
수렴하다

Common Collocations

의견을 수렴하다 to gather opinions
여론을 수렴하다 to collect public opinion
하나로 수렴하다 to converge into one
목소리를 수렴하다 to listen to/gather voices
제안을 수렴하다 to collect suggestions

Common Phrases

의견 수렴 과정

opinion-gathering process

수렴 진화

convergent evolution

Often Confused With

수렴하다 vs 수용하다

'수용하다' is to accept or embrace an idea, while '수렴하다' is to gather multiple ideas to reach a conclusion.

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Usage Notes

Essential in political and organizational contexts when discussing decision-making.

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Common Mistakes

In math, it's a technical term; in daily life, it's mostly about 'gathering opinions'.

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Memory Tip

Think of '수' (collect) and '렴' (control/gather). Collecting and bringing together.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 收斂 (수렴).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 수렴하다

Quick Quiz

팀장은 팀원들의 건의 사항을 적극적으로 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 수렴했다

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