Iters

/ɪtɜɹs/

n. a third of a period of time
v. to go through a third of a set period of time.

The root "ter" from Latin, meaning 3, is used in this word.

Synonyms: trimester, third, tertiary.
“An iter was through, only two more to go.”
“Unlike most sports, ice hockey goes through iters instead of quarters.”
by Lost Detached Soul November 28, 2024
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Iterative Regression

/ˈidəˌrādiv,ˈidərədiv/ /rəˈɡreSH(ə)n/
A malapropism often said in error by someone unfamiliar with statistics. The speaker likely means "linear regression".
"Iterative Regression" is said by one trying to sound like a smart data scientist. Hearing this may trigger contempt for the speaker.

Also see: Logistical Regression
Carter's co-worker was "short"-sighted in their abilities. When challenged on the amount of data science she produced the co-worker responded erroneously "We do iterative regression every day".
by Bobby Peach July 10, 2018
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