Definition of Regression

the act of returning to a prior state

Examples of Regression in a sentence

When my teenager does not get his way, he undergoes regression and starts to act like an upset toddler.  🔊

Hopefully we will not have a sales regression after the two for one deal is over.  🔊

After our troops left the war-torn country, regression occurred when the citizens resorted to their unstable form of government.  🔊

My four-year-old responded to the presence of his baby sister by experiencing regression and acting completely helpless.  🔊

While my students did well on the algebra quiz last week, this week’s test scores are much lower and show a great deal of regression.  🔊

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