Definition of RENDITION

rendition

Plural: renditions

Noun

  • a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
    • "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert"
  • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
    • "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
  • handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed
  • the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
    • "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
  • An interpretation or performance of an artwork, especially a musical score or musical work.
  • A given visual reproduction of something.
  • Translation between languages, or between forms of a language; a translated text or work.
  • Formal deliverance of a verdict.
  • The handing-over of someone wanted for justice who has fled a given jurisdiction; extradition.
  • The surrender (of a city, fortress etc.).
  • The handing over of a person or thing.

Verb

  • To surrender or hand over (a person or thing); especially, for one jurisdiction to do so to another.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 10

rendition: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rendition: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rendition: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

rendition: valid Words With Friends Word