Definitions for retraction
rɪˈtræk ʃənre·trac·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 5 votes

1. retraction, abjuration, recantationnoun

   a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion

2. retractionnoun

   the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back

   "the retraction of the landing gear"; "retraction of the foreskin"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. retractionnoun

   An act or instance of retracting.

2. retractionnoun

   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.

3. retractionnoun

   A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retractionnoun

   Etymology: from retract.

   1. Act of withdrawing something advanced.

   They make bold with the deity, when they make him do and undo, go forward and backwards by such countermarches and retractions, as we do not repute to the Almighty. John Woodward.

   2. Recantation; declaration of change of opinion.

   There came into her head certain verses, which if she had had present commodity, she would have adjoined as a retraction to the other. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   3. Act of withdrawing a claim.

   Other men’s insatiable desire of revenge hath wholly beguiled both church and state, of the benefit of all my either retractions or concessions. Charles I .

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retraction

   In a broad sense, retraction signifies the withdrawal or reversal of a statement, claim, or act. It could be used in a variety of contexts: 1. In Publishing/Journalism: Retraction is the public withdrawal or correction of a published piece, particularly in newspapers, magazines, or online publications, due to the discovery of inaccuracies, errors, or false information. 2. In Physiology: Refers to the drawing back or in of an organ, structure, or tissue in the body. For example, the retraction of a muscle. 3. In Mathematics, particularly in Topology: A retraction is a continuous mapping from a topological space into a subspace that leaves the points of that subspace fixed. 4. In Commerce or Trade: It involves the withdrawal of a promise or offer. 5. In Law: It involves withdrawing from an agreement/case/statement before any legal decision has been taken. The exact definition varies based on the particular domain or field of study.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retractionnoun

   the act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws

2. Retractionnoun

   the act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation

3. Retractionnoun

   the act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew

4. Retractionnoun

   the state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body

5. Etymology: [Cf. F. rtraction, L. retractio a drawing back, hesitation.]

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1. Retraction

   A retraction is a public statement made about an earlier statement that withdraws, cancels, refutes, diametrically reverses the original statement or ceases and desists from publishing the original statement. The retraction may be initiated by the editors of a journal, or by the author of the papers. Retractions may or may not be accompanied by the author's further explanation as to how the original statement came to be made and/or what subsequent events, discoveries, or experiences led to the subsequent retraction. They are also in some cases accompanied by apologies for previous error and/or expressions of gratitude to persons who disclosed the error to the author. Retractions always negate the author's previous public support for the original statement. Like original statements, retractions are in some cases incorrect. Retractions share with original statements the attribute that they are in some cases made insincerely, in some cases for personal gain, and in others under duress. The term retraction carries stronger connotation than the term correction. An alteration that changes the main point of the original statement is generally referred to as a retraction while an alteration that leaves the main point of a statement intact is usually referred to simply as a correction. Depending on the circumstances, either a retraction or correction is the appropriate remedy.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of retraction in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of retraction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of retraction in a Sentence

1. David Stilwell:

   To date, and then given the retraction of the Extradition Act, the determination is still that Hong Kong is in accordance with the Hong Kong Policy Act, has sufficient autonomy to continue, withdrawing the extradition law is a very positive step.

2. Jonathan Catley:

   The stories about the retraction won't have the same SEO' juice' as the earlier negative stories.

3. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers ':

   We've had significant retraction as far as the number of polling places that are open. Clearly, anybody that can do basic math understands if you have fewer places to serve voters, you will have larger numbers at those sites -- numbers that will easily strain the system and frankly cause more... negative results for people who are there.

4. Jon Stewart:

   I think I get concerned with who gets to decide what … In the Iraq War, I was on the side of what you would think on the mainstream is misinformation. I was promoting what they would call misinformation, but it turned out to be right years later and the establishment media was wrong. And not only were they wrong, in some respects, you could make the case that they enabled a war that killed hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people and never paid a price for it and never had accountability. And just having an ombudsman print a retraction to me isn't accountability.

5. Valentin Balakhnichev:

   Following the court's decision, ARD do not have to issue a retraction, as they are from Germany and the court process was in Russia, however, Russian law can now let us say that all the information in this film is a lie. This is a big step forward in defending our interests and our rights.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=retraction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retraction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=retraction
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retraction
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=retraction