1. rendering(n = noun.communication) rendition - a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert"
is a kind of performance, public presentation
Derived form verb render3
2. rendering(n = noun.cognition) interpretation, interpreting, rendition - 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"
is a kind of explanation
has particulars: broad interpretation, judicial activism
3. rendering(n = noun.act) interpretation, rendition - the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
is a kind of performance
has particulars: reinterpretation, spin
Derived form verb render3
4. rendering(n = noun.communication) interlingual rendition, translation, version - a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language;
is a kind of written account, written record
has particulars: mistranslation, crib, pony, trot, retroversion, caption, subtitle, supertitle, surtitle
5. rendering(n = noun.artifact) - a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall;
is a kind of coat, coating
6. rendering(n = noun.artifact) - perspective drawing of an architect's design;
is a kind of drawing
7. rendering(n = noun.act) - giving in acknowledgment of obligation;
is a kind of defrayal, defrayment, payment
Derived form verb render11
The act of one who renders, or that which is rendered. [1913 Webster]
rendering, n.
1 a the act or an instance of performing music, drama, etc.; an interpretation or performance (an excellent rendering of the part). b a translation.
2 a the act or an instance of plastering stone, brick, etc. b this coating.
3 the act or an instance of giving, yielding, or surrendering.
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