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English noun: rendition

1. rendition (communication) a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.


SamplesThey heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert.


Synonymsrendering


Broader (hypernym)performance, public presentation

2. rendition (cognition) an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious


SamplesThe 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 meaning.


Synonymsinterpretation, interpreting, rendering


Broader (hypernym)explanation


Narrower (hyponym)broad interpretation, judicial activism

3. rendition (act) handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed


Broader (hypernym)persecution

4. rendition (act) the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance


SamplesHer rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving.


Synonymsinterpretation, rendering


Broader (hypernym)performance


Narrower (hyponym)reinterpretation, spin









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