Retraction
The act of withdrawing a statement or claim; a formal reversal or correction of something previously stated or published.
nounRetraction
The act of withdrawing a statement or claim; a formal reversal or correction of something previously stated or published.
nounImagine This
Picture a famous scientist releasing a groundbreaking paper, then weeks later issuing a formal retraction after an error is found in the data, accompanied by an apologetic note to readers.
Sounds Like
rih-TRAK-shuhn
Looks Like
Looks like the base word 'retract' with the suffix -ion; resembles 'retract'.
Remember This
Retractions are common in journalism and science and indicate a commitment to accuracy; they are related to the verb 'retract' (to pull back).
Other Forms
Connect With
withdrawal, recant, retract, revocation, denial, correction
Note
Do not confuse with 'retraction' in anatomy or with 'retraction' meaning simply the physical act of pulling something back in. In most SAT contexts, it refers to withdrawing a statement or claim.