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Meaning of 'rendering' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rendering [ n.]
- The act of one who renders, or that which is rendered.
- A version; translation; as, the rendering of the Hebrew text.
- In art, the presentation, expression, or interpretation of an idea, theme, or part.
- The act of laying the first coat of plaster on brickwork or stonework.
- The coat of plaster thus laid on.
- The process of trying out or extracting lard, tallow, etc., from animal fat.
2 . Rendering [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Render

Meaning of 'rendering' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rendering [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
Example in sentence:
  • he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables;
  • often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning;
  • the edict was subject to many interpretations
Meaning (2):
- the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
Example in sentence:
  • her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
Meaning (3):
- a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Example in sentence:
  • they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert

Nearby Words:

ren renable renaissance renaissant renal renal-portal rename renard renardine renascence

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