thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)
Focusing on one particular answer. Convergent thinking or production is one of the elements found in Dr. J.P. Guilford's research model of the structure of intelligence. Divergent thinking focuses on many answers. Convergent thinking focuses on a single answer. Most intelligence tests require convergent thinking.
Thinking which results in conventional or expected solutions and answers. (Contrasts with divergent thinking)
Thought process often adopted by groups in which the group brings together similar information focused on finding a single best answer to bring closure to and resulting in feelings of security about a question, discussion or project. Convergent thinking is characterized by the need or intent to find one solution or answer to a problem. In other words, the group "converges" on an answer.
A technique generally performed in the initial phase of ideas generation to help funnel the high volume of ideas created through divergent thinking into a small group or single idea on which more effort will be focused.