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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

regression

/ˈrɛɡrɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does regression mean?

noun

A statistical method of modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by minimizing the sum of the squared errors. A backward movement or return to a previous state or condition.

Example

"The company used regression analysis to identify the key factors affecting sales."

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