performance

per·for·mance

Use performance in a sentence

The ballet performance was enjoyed by everyone in the audience.

noun

Performance is defined as acting, singing, playing an instrument or otherwise showing a craft to a group of people.
An example of performance is a symphony playing at a town hall.
The definition of performance is how effective something or someone is at doing a good job.
1. An example of performance is what is checked when an employee has an annual review at work.
2. An example of performance is what is improved on an assembly line when a machine is repaired.

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performance

the act of performing; execution, accomplishment, fulfillment, etc.
operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
something done or performed; deed or feat
1. a formal exhibition or presentation before an audience, as a play, musical program, etc.; show
2. one's part in this

Origin of performance

Late Middle English parfourmaunce from Middle French

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performance

noun

The act of performing or the state of being performed.
The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
The way in which someone or something functions: The pilot rated the airplane's performance in high winds.
A presentation, especially a theatrical one, before an audience.
Something performed; an accomplishment.
Linguistics One's actual use of language in actual situations.

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Noun

(plural performances)

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
the performance of an undertaking or a duty
That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.
A live show or concert.
(computer science) The amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system compared to the time and resources used.
Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources.

Usage notes

Adjecties often applied to "performance": high, poor, improved, superior, excellent, good, peak, top, optimal, low, economic, academic, financial, musical, human, environmental, vocal, cognitive, dynamic, organizational, historical, physical, social, mechanical, electrical, mental, macroeconomic.

Origin

From perform + -ance

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performance - Legal Definition

n

The successful fulfillment of a contractual obligation.
. May be a promise of future payment in exchange for a contractual obligation’s being done.

part performance

Partial fulfillment of obligations under a contract.

performance clause

A distinct section or provision of a legal document or piece of legislation.

specific performance

The requirement of performance of obligations as stated in the terms of an agreement, according to the exact requirements, on theory that compensation in damages would be in- adequate to give recipient of the performance the “benefit of the bargain.” Generally required in situations of unique services or goods.