rendering — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act or process by which something is rendered.

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2. Version; translation.

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   Examples

   Sophia broke down here. Even at this moment she was subconsciously comparing her rendering of the part of the forlorn bride with Miss Marie Lohr's.

3. Sketch, illustration, or painting.

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4. The process of producing an image from an internal model, or the image thus produced.

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Noun

1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

   Synonyms

   rendition

   Broader terms

   performancepublic presentation

   Examples

   they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert

2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

   Synonyms

   interpretationinterpretingrendition

   Broader terms

   explanation

   Examples

   the edict was subject to many interpretations

   he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables

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   often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning

3. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

   Synonyms

   renditioninterpretation

   Broader terms

   performance

   Examples

   her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving

4. a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

   Synonyms

   translationinterlingual renditionversion

   Broader terms

   written recordwritten account

5. a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall

   Broader terms

   coatingcoat

6. perspective drawing of an architect's design

   Broader terms

   drawing

7. giving in acknowledgment of obligation

   Broader terms

   paymentdefrayaldefrayment