Definitions

1. noun

the act of going back or returning to a previous state or condition; a reversal of progress or improvement

“The company’s profits suffered from a regression to its old, inefficient practices.”

2. noun

a statistical method for determining the relationship between variables, especially when the relationship is linear or curvilinear

“The researcher used regression analysis to identify the factors contributing to the decline in sales.”

3. noun

a return to a previous or earlier stage of development, often in a biological or psychological sense

“The embryo’s regression to a more primitive form was a sign of developmental arrest.”

4. verb

to go back or return to a previous state or condition; to revert to a previous way of doing something

“The company’s new policy has caused a regression to outdated practices.”

5. verb

to move back or return to a previous position or level of development

“The artist’s latest work shows a regression to his earlier, more simplistic style.”