Retraction Meaning
/ɹɪˈtɹækʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn act or instance of retracting.
nounA 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.
Sentence Examples
The newspaper published a formal retraction of the old story.
A retraction is a formal withdrawal of a statement or a claim.
The newspaper published a formal retraction of the false story.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Yesterday, the newspaper published a formal ____ of the false story.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was published on the front page to ensure it received the same prominence as the original story.
Word Origin & History
From re- + traction or retract + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Yesterday, the newspaper published a formal ____ of the false story.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ was published on the front page to ensure it received the same prominence as the original story.