rendition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work.
  2. A given visual reproduction of something.
  3. Translation between languages, or between forms of a language; a translated text or work.
  4. Formal deliverance of a verdict.
  5. The handing-over of someone wanted for justice who has fled a given jurisdiction.
  6. The surrender (of a city, fortress etc.).
  7. The handing over of a person or thing.
verb
  1. To surrender or hand over (a person or thing); especially, for one jurisdiction to do so to another.

Pronunciation

/ɹɛnˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rendition.wav

Word forms

rendition renditions renditioning renditioned

Etymology

From obsolete French rendition, alteration (after rendre (“to render”)) of reddition (“reddition”). Many senses influenced by render.

Related words

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