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rendition Definition

ren·di·tion (ren dis̸h′ən)

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

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

rendition Synonyms

rendition

n.

interpretation, version, reading, performance; see interpretation 1, 2, translation.

rendition Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • blister: After a blistering rendition of'Snow ' closed the main part of the set, the eager fans called JJ72 back for an encore.
  • sing: Allan Coates sang an unforgettable rendition of On A Carousel with Tony Hicks.
  • perform: Here's hoping they aren't asked to perform a rousing pre-match rendition of Against All Odds.
  • storm: After a storming rendition of Tubthumping Chumbawamba leave the stage only to be back seconds later.

Adjective modifier

  • rousing: Cruises focusing on rousing rendition of key to translating.
  • extraordinary: A victim of " extraordinary rendition " , he was rendered to Morocco where he was tortured for 18 months.
  • spirited: His spirited rendition of " Like a Virgin " is classic.
  • impromptu: The latter were snapped up after Paul donned them and launched into an impromptu spirited rendition of an Elvis number.
  • heartfelt: Elton John scooped the winners trophy with a heartfelt rendition of " Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word " .
  • soulful: A soulful rendition of this song had the crowd cheering on their feet at the end.

Modifies a noun

flight: At a press conference last month Tony Blair denied all knowledge of CIA rendition flights passing through British airspace.

Noun used with modifier

  • karaoke: More like a midnight, street corner karaoke rendition of ' My Way ' than ' My Fault ' .
  • color: The optical filter - which stops infrared light from reaching the camera sensor - is in place during the day for correct color rendition.
  • color: The color rendition of the combined images was created by the Hubble Heritage Team.

Possessives

bagpiper: Sense of humor bagpiper's rendition of the roomy open upon our arrival.

Preposition: of

  • anthem: Defiantly he raises his glorious voice in a final rendition of the political anthem that got him into trouble in the first place.
  • ballad: Lou Watts takes the lead vocal in a lovely rendition of the old Scottish ballad ' Two Crows ' .
  • song: His rendition of songs like ' I Can't Stop Loving You ' just blow away the original.
  • tune: Andrea ripped up the place with a reggae rendition of the worship tune ' Sweet Jesus ' .