regression

noun

ri-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce regression (audio)
Definition of regressionnext
as in reversion
the act or an instance of going back to an earlier and lower level especially of intelligence or behavior the regression to really childish behavior that boys often undergo when put in large groups

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Recent Examples of regression Chelsea head coach Maresca certainly does not subscribe to the regression narrative. — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025 Besides analyzing for violations and complaints by owner and owner-type, the Herald also performed regression analysis to compute the likelihood of a complaint being sustained by different ownership types. — Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 If nothing else, this third installment demonstrates how progress and regression are cyclical. — Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025 However, quantifying the neural network in a regression that includes Nvidia stock price is a messy business. — Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regression

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