verb to draw back or in; to take back or withdraw
In scientific research, retracting a study or paper means to officially withdraw it from publication due to errors or misconduct.
In legal contexts, to retract a statement or testimony means to take it back or withdraw it.
In medical contexts, retracting a medical device or instrument means to withdraw or pull it back.
In academic settings, retracting a theory or hypothesis means to disavow or withdraw it due to new evidence or reasoning.
In engineering, retracting a mechanism or component means to move it back into its original position or state.
In journalism, retracting an article or statement means to acknowledge that it was incorrect or misleading and remove it from circulation.
In the publishing industry, a writer may need to retract a previously published article if it is found to contain errors or misinformation.
A psychologist may need to retract a research study if it is discovered that the data was falsified or the results were not accurate.
Scientists may retract a published study if it is found to be based on flawed methodology or if the results cannot be replicated.
A journalist may need to retract a news story if it is discovered that the information was incorrect or misleading.
A medical researcher may retract a study if it is found that the results were influenced by bias or conflicts of interest.
An academic researcher may retract a published paper if it is discovered that the data was fabricated or the conclusions were not supported by the evidence.