a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert

[ Syn: rendering ]

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 childs intended meaning

[ Syn: interpretation , interpreting , rendering ]

handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed

the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; her rendition of Miltons verse was extraordinarily moving

[ Syn: rendering , interpretation ]