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Regression Definition & Meaning

regression
noun
  1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
  2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state
  3. the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
  4. returning to a former state

"Regression" in song lyrics

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  • "So lack of fertile expression is sure to bring the regression"
    White Collar Criminals — Voice
  • "age regression"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the data shown here was obtained from a creep test performed at room temp linear regression"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does regression mean?
an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x) returning to a former state
What part of speech is regression?
Regression is a noun.
How many definitions does regression have?
Regression has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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