Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rendition
4 senses of rendition
Sense 1
rendition, rendering -- (a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert")
=> performance, public presentation -- (a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity")
Sense 2
interpretation, interpreting, rendition, rendering -- (an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning")
=> explanation -- (thought that makes something comprehensible)
Sense 3
rendition -- (handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed)
=> persecution -- (the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion))
Sense 4
rendition, rendering, interpretation -- (the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving")
=> performance -- (the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto")