retraction
Retraction (noun) means an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong. Example: “The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed.”
How to use retraction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal takeback of something said or published, or the physical act of pulling something back.
Word forms
retractions plural
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The journal issued a _____ after the study was found to be flawed.
Etymology
From re- + traction, or from retract + -ion.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “retraction” mean?
The word “retraction” means an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong. In plain terms, a formal takeback of something said or published, or the physical act of pulling something back.
How do you pronounce “retraction”?
“Retraction” is pronounced rih-TRAK-shuhn (/ɹɪˈtɹækʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “retraction” in a sentence?
Here is “retraction” used in a sentence: “The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed.”
What part of speech is “retraction”?
“Retraction” is a noun.
How many meanings does “retraction” have?
“Retraction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.