Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retraction
Noun
/rɪˈtrækʃən/
Definition
The action of taking back or withdrawing something that was previously stated or published.
Examples
- The scientist issued a retraction of the study after discovering a significant error in the data.
- After the controversy, the newspaper published a formal retraction of the misleading article.
- His retraction of the previous comments helped to mend the relationship with his colleagues.
Meaning
Retraction refers to the process of retracting a statement, decision, or document, often due to errors or new information coming to light.
Synonyms
- Withdrawal
- Recantation
- Disavowal
- Revocation
- Reversal
