Rendition

/rɛnˈdɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act of rendering or translating; a performance or interpretation.
The artist's rendition of the landscape captured its beauty perfectly.
A version or interpretation of a piece of music, artwork, or literature.
Her rendition of the song brought tears to the audience's eyes.
The act of delivering a person to another jurisdiction, often in a legal context.
The controversial rendition of the suspect raised questions about human rights.
The act of depicting something in a particular way.
The movie provided a modern rendition of the classic fairy tale.

Etymology

From Latin 'rendere', meaning 'to give back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

musical rendition
An interpretation or performance of a musical work.
literal rendition
A word-for-word translation.
artistic rendition
A creative interpretation of an artwork.

Related Words

interpretation
The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something.
performance
The act of presenting a play, concert, or other entertainment.
translation
The process of converting text or speech from one language to another.

Slang Meanings

A cool or unique take on something.
That cover was a dope rendition!
A simplified or altered version of something.
Her rendition of the story was way shorter than the original.