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rendition

noun

the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
ENDITIO
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

    “her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”

noun

  1. handing over prisoners to the country in which a crime was committed

noun

  1. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

    “the edict was subject to many interpretations”

noun

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

    “they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert”

In context

Example Sentences

her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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 meaning
they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert

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