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rendition
noun
The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
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ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n
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noun
The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
“Her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”
noun
Handing over prisoners to the country in which a crime was committed
noun
An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
“The edict was subject to many interpretations”
noun
A performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
“They heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert”
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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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