rendition

noun
UK: /renˈdɪʃən/
US: /renˈdɪʃən/

  1. A performance of a song or piece of music.

    1. Her rendition of the song was beautiful.
    2. The band's live rendition of the classic song was a refreshing update.

  2. An interpretation or translation of something.

    1. The artist's rendition of the scene was unique.
    2. The historian offered a different rendition of the events leading up to the war.

  3. The surrender of a person from one jurisdiction to another.

    1. The rendition of the suspect to the authorities was swift.
    2. The controversial rendition of prisoners to countries with questionable human rights records sparked debate.

Synonyms

interpretation account version translation performance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rendition" in English means: A performance of a song or piece of music., An interpretation or translation of something., The surrender of a person from one jurisdiction to another..

The phonetic transcription of "rendition" is /renˈdɪʃən/ in British English and /renˈdɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rendition": interpretation, account, version, translation, performance.

Example usage of "rendition": "Her rendition of the song was beautiful.". More examples on the page.