NOUN | communication | rendition, rendering | a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. |
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cognition | rendition, interpretation, interpreting, rendering | an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious | |
act | rendition | handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed | |
act | rendition, rendering, interpretation | the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance |
Sounds | rehndih'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | A performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.. | |
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Example | "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert" | |
Synonym | rendering | |
Broader | performance, public presentation | A dramatic or musical entertainment |
Spanish | ejecución, función, interpretación, presentación, realización | |
Catalan | interpretació |
Meaning | An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious. | |
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Example | "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning" | |
Synonyms | interpretation, interpreting, rendering | |
Narrower | broad interpretation, judicial activism | An interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) |
Broader | explanation | Thought that makes something comprehensible |
Spanish | interpretación | |
Catalan | interpretació |
Meaning | Handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed. | |
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Broader | surrender | The delivery of a principal into lawful custody |
Meaning | The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance. | |
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Example | "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving" | |
Synonyms | rendering, interpretation | |
Narrower | reinterpretation | A new or different interpretation |
spin | A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) | |
Broader | performance | The act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment |
Spanish | interpretación, versión | |
Catalan | interpretació, versió | |
Verbs | render | give an interpretation or rendition / rendition of |
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