Support vector machines are supervised learning models used for classification and regression analysis.
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Regression
/ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/
Synonyms for "regression" (176 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Noun(5 words)
about faceabout-faceadvanceangular motionarrested developmentascendingascentatavismaxial motionbackflowingbackingbacksetbackslidingbackward deviationbackward motionbrownian movementcareerclimbingcomedowncourse
Strong matches (52)
degradationdemotiondepravationdepravednessdepreciationderogationdescendingdescentdeteriorationdevolutiondisenchantmentdowntrenddownturndownward mobilitydownward motiondownward trenddriftdriftagedropdying
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ebbebbingeffetenessfadingfailingfailurefailure of nervefallfalling backfalling-offfather fixationfigure of speechfixationflightflip flopflip-flopflowfluxforward motionfreudian fixationinfantile fixationinvolutionlapselibido fixationloss of tonemalapropismmetaphor
Noun(5 words)
Related words (88)
mother fixationmountingoblique motionongoingonrushparent fixationpassageplungingpregenital fixationprogressradial motionrandom motionreactionrecessionrecidivationrecidivismreclamationreconversionrecrudescencerecurrence
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reentryreflowingrefluencerefluxregressrehabilitationreinstatementrelapserenewalrestitutionrestorationretreat to immaturityretroactionretrocessionretroflexionretrogradationretrogressionretroversionreturnreturningreversalreversereversionrevertingrevulsionrisingrollbackrunrushsetsetbacksideward motionsimilesinkingslippageslipping backslumpsoaringspeechsternwaystreamsubsidingthrowbacktrajecttrajettrendturnturnaboutupward motionwane
Noun(17 words)
psychological regressionregressregressingregression analysisregression modelingregression suiteregression testregression testingregression to the meanregression verificationregressive behaviorretrogradingretrogressionretroversionreversionsimple regressionstate of decline
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: regression toward the mean, statistical regression, about face, about-face, advance.
- Sentence evidence is available for regression, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "regression".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "regression"
Keep "regression" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "regression" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "regression", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "regression" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesabnormalcyabnormalitydefencedefence mechanismdefence reactiondefensedefense mechanismdefense reactionreversalsoftware testing practicestatistical methodstatistical phenomenonstatistical procedure
More specific
8 entriesfinancial mean reversionfull regression testinfantile regressionlinear regressionlogistic regressionpartial regression testpsychodynamic regressionridge regression
Collocations
6 entrieslinear regressionlogistic regressionmean reversionregression analysisregression testingregression to the mean
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
It is not progress but regression.
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The influence of covariates on the primary outcome variable was explored using logistic regression.
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Whether you accept stories about past-life regression as fact depends very much on your own personal belief system.
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Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "regression"?
Closest matches include regression toward the mean, statistical regression, about face, about-face, advance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "regression"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.