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performance

/pɝfˈɔɹmʌns/noun3 syllables

Performance means: the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it.

Synonyms for performance6

noun, as in the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

execution, carrying out, carrying into action

noun, as in process or manner of functioning or operating

operation, functioning

noun, as in a dramatic or musical entertainment

public presentation

What does performance mean?5

noun

1

the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it“they criticized his performance as mayor”

2

process or manner of functioning or operating“the power of its engine determines its operation”

3

a dramatic or musical entertainment“they listened to ten different performances”

4

the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment“we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal”

5

any recognized accomplishment“they admired his performance under stress”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Performance in a sentence

  • Alcohol provokes the desire, but takes away the performance.Hybrid
  • It's not just performance that's important, but also appearance.Hybrid
  • That was a respectable performance, but it definitely wasn't sensational.feyero
  • Many athletes forego a social life, so they can achieve their performance goals.patgfisher
  • It's because it doesn't have a very good design, despite having good performance.minmin123
  • Topping off the performance with a backflip, the dancer preened in the applause.swolesuki
  • Before the performance, the athletes have a warm-up.AlanF_US
  • Be cautious with gas stovetops, as debris can affect the burners' performance.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of performance

as a noun

plural
performances