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rendition

Syllabification: (ren·di·tion)
Pronunciation: /renˈdiSHən/

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Definition of rendition

noun

  • 1a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music:a wonderful rendition of “Nessun Dorma.”
  • a visual representation or reproduction:a pen-and-ink rendition of Mars with his sword drawn
  • a translation or transliteration.
  • 2 (also extraordinary rendition) the practice of sending a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect covertly to be interrogated in a country with less rigorous regulations for the humane treatment of prisoners.

Origin:

early 17th century: from obsolete French, from rendre 'give back, render'

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