Rendition: meaning, definitions and examples
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rendition
[ rɪˈnˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]
in film
A performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.
Synonyms
interpretation, performance, presentation
Examples of usage
- She gave a stunning rendition of the song.
- The actor's rendition of the character was captivating.
legal
The act of rendering or delivering something, especially a legal judgment.
Synonyms
delivery, pronouncement, rendering
Examples of usage
- The judge's rendition of the verdict was eagerly anticipated.
- The rendition of the contract was completed by the lawyers.
music
A new version of a musical piece, song, or composition.
Synonyms
cover, interpretation, version
Examples of usage
- The orchestra played a beautiful rendition of the classic symphony.
- This artist's rendition of the old folk song breathed new life into it.
Translations
Translations of the word "rendition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interpretação
- representação
- versão
🇮🇳 प्रस्तुति
- प्रदर्शन
- संस्करण
🇩🇪 Darstellung
- Wiedergabe
- Version
🇮🇩 penampilan
- penggambaran
- versi
🇺🇦 виконання
- інтерпретація
- версія
🇵🇱 wykonanie
- interpretacja
- wersja
🇯🇵 演奏 (えんそう)
- 解釈 (かいしゃく)
- バージョン
🇫🇷 interprétation
- représentation
- version
🇪🇸 interpretación
- representación
- versión
🇹🇷 yorum
- temsil
- sürüm
🇰🇷 연주 (yeonju)
- 해석 (haeseok)
- 버전 (beojeon)
🇸🇦 أداء (adā')
- تفسير (tafsīr)
- نسخة (nuskhah)
🇨🇿 provedení
- interpretace
- verze
🇸🇰 vykonanie
- interpretácia
- verzia
🇨🇳 演绎 (yǎnyì)
- 表现 (biǎoxiàn)
- 版本 (bǎnběn)
🇸🇮 izvedba
- interpretacija
- različica
🇮🇸 flutningur
- túlkun
- útgáfa
🇰🇿 орындау
- түсіндіру
- нұсқа
🇬🇪 შესრულება
- ინტერპრეტაცია
- ვერსია
🇦🇿 ifa
- şərh
- versiya
🇲🇽 interpretación
- representación
- versión
Word origin
The word 'rendition' originated from the Latin word 'rendere' meaning 'to deliver'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings in different contexts such as film, music, and legal proceedings. The use of 'rendition' in film refers to a performance or interpretation, while in legal terms, it signifies the act of rendering a judgment. In music, a 'rendition' can indicate a new version of a musical piece, bringing a fresh perspective to a familiar tune.
See also: render.