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per·for·mance

performance

 
 
pronunciation:
pr for mns
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: If we talk about the performance of a task, we mean the doing of a task. The performance of a dance is the doing of a dance. The performance of an operation is the doing of an operation.
John practiced the piano piece until his performance of it was perfect and he was ready to play it for his teacher.The scientists judged the performance of the mice on each of their tasks.
synonyms:
doing
similar words:
exercise, satisfaction
definition 2: A performance is a particular show or entertainment presented before an audience.
The last performance of the play will be on Sunday night.The audience clapped a long time after they heard Larissa's piano performance.
 
synonyms:
concert, drama, opera, play, production, show
similar words:
act, entertainment, piece, recital, stand
definition 3: A person's performance is how they do something and how well they do it. If a student's performance in school is good, their teacher is happy. The performance of a thing is how it works and how well it works. If a machine's performance is bad, then it needs to be worked on to make it better.
Alex's teacher and his parents talked about his performance in school so far.The car's performance has gotten worse over the years.
synonyms:
method, technique
similar words:
activity, approach, manner, means, mode, operation, procedure, style, way
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