C1nounformalacademic
US/daɪˈvɜːr.dʒəns/
UK/daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/
a difference between things that keeps growing, or a move away from what is expected
In context
There is a growing divergence between the skills taught and the skills employers need.
The two surveys reveal a sharp divergence of opinion on tuition fees.
Any divergence from the agreed method must be explained in the final report.
Words that go with divergence
noun + preposition
- divergence betweenThe study notes a divergence between what students say and what they do.
- divergence of opinionThere is a wide divergence of opinion among economists.
- divergence fromThis marks a clear divergence from the government's earlier position.
adjective + noun
- growing divergenceExperts warn of a growing divergence between rich and poor regions.
- sharp divergenceThe data show a sharp divergence after 2010.
- significant divergenceThe model found no significant divergence between the two groups.