Meaning of Rendition | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonym: rendering”

“The group's debut, Beloved Symphony, featuring light opera renditions of Mozart, Bach and Chopin, was deemed insufficiently classic for inclusion on the classical charts.”

“Yes. That is Rob Schneider performing an impromptu rendition of his famous character: the annoying guy who is wrong.”

“Since then, according to his lawyers and relatives, he has been repeatedly beaten, threatened with a firearm and with further rendition to Guantánamo by Ugandan officials, before being questioned by American officials.”

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