retraction in German
retraction in German is Widerrufung — retraction means an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.
retraction in German
Widerrufung
A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.
What does "retraction" mean?
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noun An official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.
"The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed."
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noun The act of pulling something back or drawing it in.
"The mechanism controls the retraction of the blade after use."
retraction in a sentence
- The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed.
- He demanded a public retraction of the false accusation.
- The mechanism controls the retraction of the blade after use.
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What is "retraction" in German?
"retraction" in German is Widerrufung. retraction means: An official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.
How do you use "retraction" in a sentence?
Example: "The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed." In German, "retraction" is Widerrufung.
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