rendition

The definition of a rendition is an interpretation or translation of something.

(noun)

An example of a rendition is a remake of a Christmas carol which was previously sung by a famous singer.

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See rendition in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a rendering or result of rendering; specif.,
  1. ☆ a performance or interpretation (of a piece of music, a role, etc.)
  2. a translation or version
  3. Archaic a surrender, as of a fugitive slave

Origin: MFr, altered (infl. by rendre, to render) < L redditio (< pp. of reddere): see render

See rendition in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act of rendering.
  2. An interpretation of a musical score or a dramatic piece.
  3. A performance of a musical or dramatic work.
  4. A translation, often interpretive.
  5. A surrender.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete French

Origin: , from Old French rendre, to give back; see render

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