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Meaning of rendition in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /rɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    rendition

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from obsolete French, from rendre‘give back, render’

    Definitions

    1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

    Examples

    • « they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert »
  2. 2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

    Examples

    • « the edict was subject to many interpretations »
    • « he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables »
    • « often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended m »
  3. 3. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

    Examples

    • « her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving »

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