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regression

intermediateB2

/rɪˈɡrɛʃən/ · re-ghes-sion

A return to a previous or less advanced state.

Meanings

nountechnical

A return to a previous or less advanced state.

ایک پچھلی یا کم ترقی یافتہ حالت میں واپس جانا۔

تنزلی

tanzili

Synonyms

declinedevolutionreversionکمزوریپستتھوڑا ہونا

Antonyms

progressadvancementdevelopmentترقیبہتریفروغ

Common Collocations

  • regression analysis
  • social regression
  • regression to the mean

Example Sentences

The patient's regression to earlier behaviors was concerning for the psychologists.

مریض کا پہلے والے رویوں کی طرف لوٹنا نفسیاتی ماہرین کے لئے تشویش کا باعث تھا۔

Mareez ka pehle wale rawaiyon ki taraf lautna nafsiati maharin ke liye tasweesh ka baais tha.

In statistics, regression is used to predict the outcome of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

شماریات میں، تنزلی کا استعمال ایک یا زیادہ خود مختار متغیرات کی بنیاد پر ایک تابع متغیر کے نتائج کی پیش گوئی کے لئے کیا جاتا ہے۔

Shumariyat mein, tanzili ka istemal aik ya zyada khud makhtar mutaghir ki buniyaad par aik tabee mutaghir ke nataij ki pesh goi ke liye kiya jata hai.

The regression in their social skills was evident in their inability to communicate effectively.

ان کی سماجی مہارتوں میں تنزلی ان کی مؤثر طریقے سے بات چیت کرنے کی عدم صلاحیت میں واضح تھی۔

In ki samaji maharaton mein tanzili in ki mo'asar tareeqe se baat cheet karne ki adam salahiyat mein wazeh thi.

Easily Confused With

progression:Progression refers to forward movement or development, while regression indicates a backward movement or decline.

Word Family

regress
verbپچھڑنا
regressive
adjectiveتنزلی پذیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'regress' as 'going back' like a video that rewinds.

Imagine a graph that slopes downward, representing decline or regression.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

شوقِ سفر میں ہو گئی تنزلی، کہ اب تو مقامِ ہجر بھی آشنا نہیں

Shauq-e-safar mein ho gayi tanzili, keh ab to maqam-e-hijr bhi aashna nahi.

In the desire for travel, regression occurred, for now, even the place of separation is not familiar.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹے چھوٹے پتھر راستے میں رکاوٹ بنتے ہیں۔

Chhote chhote pathar raste mein rukawat bante hain.

Small stones obstruct the way.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "regressio" — a going back

First known use: 19th century

The term 'regression' has been used since the late 19th century, particularly in statistics and psychology to denote a return to a previous state.