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rendering

rendering

20 5.8
A picture or computer image that shows how a building will look
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛndərɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : renderizado
  • The architect provided a stunning rendering of the new library design, showcasing its modern features.
  • an artist's rendering
  • an accurate rendering
  • surface rendering

But I'd like renderings based on my drawing ASAP.

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Examples

  • By contrast, Jones's illustration is quite clear and seems an accurate rendering of the photograph.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The only decoration is a bizarre rendering of a Madonna and child painted on the wall.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • In fact, I found a very nice rendering of it... here in the library the other day.

  • Artist's rendering of the memorial.

  • - It's a drawing, an artist's rendering.

  • OK, this device will give us a visual rendering of your cognitive processes.

  • I've got to get a rendering of this guy as soon as possible.

  • It's a rendering I found in the Capponi Library.

  • The scene before him might have been some imaginary rendering of the end of the world.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The Vulcan ship was a computer-generated rendering by Pacific Ocean Post, based on a design by John Eaves.

Synonyms

drawing
vsrendering
184 1.0

A picture made by hand with a pen or pencil

is often produced digitally or for architecture rather than only made by hand
visual
vsrendering
76 3.5

A picture or graphic that explains something

is more specifically a depiction of architecture or computer generated scenes
representation
vsrendering
74 3.5

A picture or model that shows what something looks like

is specifically a visual depiction often tied to architecture or computer images
illustration
vsrendering
66 2.8

A picture in a book that helps explain or decorate the text

is focused on visualizing designs or scenes rather than illustrating text
view
vsrendering
48 2.7

A picture that shows a place or scene

is broader, often showing designs or models beyond a single viewpoint or photo
depiction
vsrendering
30 4.0

A picture or other image that shows what something looked like

is used especially for architectural designs or computer generated images
projection
vsrendering
  • Specialized
7 4.6

A flat drawing that shows an object from one view

is mainly used for architectural and computer produced visual representations
portrayal
vsrendering
3 4.0

A picture or statue that shows what a person looks like

is mainly for showing architectural designs or computer produced scenes, not person likenesses
rendition
vsrendering
  • Specialized
3 6.8

An image or video a computer makes to show a design

is a visual depiction used especially for architectural designs, not only a file
delineation
vsrendering
  • Formal
2 6.7

A drawing that shows the outlines or shapes of things

is a visual depiction that often includes texture, shading, and realistic detail
elevation
vsrendering
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A drawing that shows one side of a building

is a broader visual representation often showing perspective or computer enhanced images
1 4.3

A picture that shows something, like a scene or object

is used more for architectural or computer made visualizations than traditional art
computer graphic
vsrendering
  • Specialized
3.7

An image made by a computer using special software

is broader, also covering things made by hand or architectural visualizations

Compounds

A machine that puts plaster or cement on walls to cover them

rendering machine
  • Specialized
5.5

A computer that creates images and animations from 3D scenes

How Detailed

rendering
  • Specialized
20 5.8
visualization
  • Specialized
14 5.2
sketch
150 2.5

Surface Forms

rendering singular
renderings plural

Morphology

rendering = render (transparent) = render + ing

Direct nominalization of 'render' in the sense 'to produce a visual representation', yielding 'a (computer/architectural) image or drawing'.

Etymology

The word rendering comes from Old French rendre and the Latin parts re- 'back' and dare 'to give'. Think of an architect or designer 'giving' a picture of a building — the drawing or image they give is the rendering that shows the finished plan.