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Rareregressing
The correct spelling is regressing.
How to pronounce regressing
verb
Say it like: Reg-res-sin-g
The correct spelling is regressing. To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve. For example: "When we regress Y on X, we use the values of variable X to predict those of Y."
Usage Examples
“When we regress Y on X, we use the values of variable X to predict those of Y.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.
- 2.To move from east to west.
- 3.To perform a regression on an explanatory variable.
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