The meaning of RETRACTION is an act of recanting; specifically : a statement made by one retracting. How to use retraction in a sentence.

The minister will be issuing a written retraction. She is seeking a full retraction and apology for the article. He made it clear he was not satisfied with the partial retraction.

RETRACTION meaning: 1 : a statement saying that something you said or wrote at an earlier time is not true or correct; 2 : the act of moving something back into a larger part that usually covers …

retraction (rɪˈtrækʃən) n 1. the act of retracting or state of being retracted 2. the withdrawal of a statement, charge, etc

withdrawal of a promise, statement, opinion, etc. His retraction of the libel came too late

Dec 17, 2025 · retraction (countable and uncountable, plural retractions) An act or instance of retracting. A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of …

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun retraction, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.