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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