Weak Convergence (of Probability Measures)

Natural & Formal Sciences Dictionary
Definition
A mode of convergence for probability measures on a metric (or topological) space: a sequence of probability measures μ_n converges weakly to μ if ∫ f dμ_n → ∫ f dμ for every bounded continuous test function f (equivalently via distribution functions at continuity points or Portmanteau conditions).