performance

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The act of performing

   The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

   • the performance of an undertaking or a duty
   • Though the result wasn't what we were hoping for, I have to commend the performance of the team, never giving up until the end.
   • Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.
2. 2

   That which is performed or accomplished

   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.

3. 3

   A live show or concert.

   • The band played a mix of old and new songs during their 90-minute performance.
   • We saw the whole ballet performance from the front row.
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   1. 4

      The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used,…

      The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.

      • Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources.
   2. 5

      The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as…

      The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as opposed to the system of linguistic knowledge they possess (competence), cf. linguistic performance.

The neighborhood

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