interlingual rendition

Definitions of interlingual rendition

1. noun

   a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
   synonyms: rendering, translation, version

   types:

   mistranslation

   an incorrect translation

   crib, pony, trot

   a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)

   retroversion

   translation back into the original language

   caption, subtitle

   translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

   supertitle, surtitle

   translation of the words of a foreign opera (or choral work) projected on a screen above the stage

   type of:

   written account, written record

   a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events