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regression

Pronunciation: [rɪˈɡreʃən]

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Learn how to use regression in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “statistics”

(noun) a type of analysis that helps us understand relationships between things. It looks at how one thing can affect another, like how the weather can influence ice cream sales.

Example

We used regression to find out how much the temperature affects ice cream sales.

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The regression analysis did not show any connection between rain and ice cream sales.

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What does the regression tell us about the relationship between study time and grades?

Context: “psychology”

(noun) a way of thinking or behaving that goes back to earlier stages. It's like when someone who is stressed might start acting like a child again.

Example

In therapy, he showed regression when he wanted to play with toys like he did as a kid.

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Her recent growth in maturity shows she is not in regression at all.

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Can you identify any signs of regression in how she handles stress?

How to pronounce regression

Pronunciation: [rɪˈɡreʃən]

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