An act or instance of retracting.
Used in a Sentence
retraction
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for retraction.
Editorial note
It will still be in the print edition, which means it needs a retraction.
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Definitions3
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Quick take
An act or instance of retracting.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of retraction gathered in one view.
(mathematics) A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.
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.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for retraction.
noun
An act or instance of retracting.
See also: abjuration, recantation
noun
(mathematics) A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.
See also: abjuration, recantation
noun
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.
See also: abjuration, recantation
Example sentences
It will still be in the print edition, which means it needs a retraction.
Never mind that not retracting the paper and publishing the retraction makes them look even worse.
No problem, just put the retraction mechanism in a lifting mechanism to lift it out of the ground for maintenance!
Keep in mind that a retraction is traditionally done for very serious screwups, like the time Rolling Stone accused UVA of covering up a gang-rape but didn't interview anybody involved.
There was a study that came out after that episode which confirmed secondhand smoke, and caused them to issue a retraction.
This retraction is one of the most noble things I've seen in this realm in a long time..
I'm posting this because many of us here will have heard the media reports about this study's retraction.
What do you think could conceivably come to light that would make the Expression of Concern appropriate, but a retraction by Science inappropriate?
If you read the report, the retraction letter was sent to Science, presumably by email, on May 19, 2015.
I bet if the NYTimes issues a retraction the mayor issued license requirement won't be lifted.
Without more pressure from the public, they will not print a retraction.
The odds are exceedingly high that a retraction will be issued.
Quote examples
Retraction Watch and Science magazine both use the phrase "disgraced" in reference to scientists, and have a more complete coverage of what goes on in science.
Checking now, I searched "Retraction Watch" for all people described by the writers as being "disgraced".
It's his ideas about security that kill." - @tqbf [2] So, not really a retraction of "slander", just a clarification that the guy's ideas on security are terrible.
) section 5, it lists a bunch of attributes ("material-type", "filament-retraction-speed", etc.) These are all attributes that would be inputs to a slicer.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use retraction in a sentence?
It will still be in the print edition, which means it needs a retraction.
What does retraction mean?
An act or instance of retracting.
What part of speech is retraction?
retraction is commonly used as noun.