Retraction

Definition:

• (n.) The act of retracting, or drawing back; the state of being retracted; as, the retraction of a cat's claws.
• (n.) The act of withdrawing something advanced, stated, claimed, or done; declaration of change of opinion; recantation.
• (n.) The act of retracting or shortening; as, the retraction of a severed muscle; the retraction of a sinew.
• (n.) The state or condition of a part when drawn back, or towards the center of the body.

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refund vs. retraction

redaction vs. retraction

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function vs. retraction

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assertion vs. retraction

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broadcast vs. retraction

print vs. retraction

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