Synonyms: interpretation, rendering, rendition
Definition: the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
Usage: her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
Similar words: performance
Definition: the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
Usage: we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal; an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto
Synonyms: rendition
Definition: handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed
Similar words: persecution
Definition: the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
Synonyms: rendering, rendition, interpretation, interpreting
Definition: an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
Usage: 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
Similar words: explanation
Definition: thought that makes something comprehensible
Synonyms: rendering, rendition
Definition: a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
Usage: they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert
Similar words: performance, public presentation
Definition: a dramatic or musical entertainment
Usage: they listened to ten different performances; the play ran for 100 performances; the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity