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Word

rendering

Phoneticsren·der·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɹɛndɝɪŋ/

UK/ɹˈɛndəɹɪŋ/

Definitions

01performance or version

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Formal

n. a particular way of performing a piece of music, a play, or a poem.

n. a specific performance or interpretation of a creative work. Countable in this sense.

“The pianist gave a beautiful rendering of the classic song.”

“The soprano's haunting rendering of the aria left the audience in complete silence for several seconds after the final note.”

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'of'.

02visual illustration

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a drawing or a computer image that shows what a building or product will look like when it is finished.

n. a perspective drawing or computer-generated image showing a proposed architectural or industrial design.

“The architect showed us a 3D rendering of our new house.”

“The digital rendering revealed how the sunlight would interact with the glass facade during different seasons of the year.”

03translation

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Academic · Formal

n. a version of a text that has been translated into another language.

n. the act of translating a text or the resulting translated version. Often implies a specific stylistic choice.

“This new rendering of the ancient poem is much easier to read.”

“Scholars debated whether this literal rendering of the manuscript captured the original author's ironic tone.”

04the act of making or giving

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. the action of providing a service, making a decision, or causing someone to be in a certain state.

v. the present participle of 'render', used to describe the act of providing assistance, delivering a verdict, or causing a transformation.

“The charity is dedicated to rendering aid to those in need.”

“The jury spent several hours deliberating before finally rendering a verdict that surprised the legal community.”

Real-World Examples

“They told me it was a digital rendering, not a painting, but I commissioned them to paint it for me – a big version, 5ft tall or something – and it’s gorgeous.”
The Guardian 20 Aug 2026
“The spacecraft, named Link, was rotating on multiple axes, rendering it unable to maintain a reliable communications link with the ground and complicating efforts to arrest the spin.”
Ars Technica 1 Aug 2026

Word family

NOUN

rendering(C1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
Frequency
Frequent
Level
C1 · Advanced
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