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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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noun

a rendering or result of rendering; specif.,

☆ a performance or interpretation (of a piece of music, a role, etc.)
a translation or version
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

The act of rendering.
An interpretation of a musical score or a dramatic piece.
A performance of a musical or dramatic work.
A translation, often interpretive.
A surrender.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete French

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

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