Regress
Pronunciation: /ˈriːɡrɛs/
Regress (verb)
- to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition.
- to analyze data to find relationships between variables.
Examples
- The project may regress if we don't address the issues.
- Without proper guidance, students can regress in their studies.
Common collocations: regress to childhood, regress over time, regress a variable, regress the data, sudden regress
Regress (noun)
- the act of going back to a previous state or condition.
Examples
- The regress to old habits was unexpected.
- A sudden regress in behavior can be concerning.