performance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   any recognized accomplishment

   They admired the athlete's performance under stress.

2. 2
   noun

   the act of performing

   I always got nervous before performance.

3. 3
   noun

   the act of presenting a play, a piece of music, or other entertainment

   We congratulated the band on their performance at the rehearsal.

4. 4
   noun

   a dramatic or musical entertainment

   They listened to ten different performances before deciding the winner.

5. 5
   noun

   process or manner of functioning or operating

   The performance of the engine is great.

6. 6
   noun

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

   the performance of an undertaking or a duty

7. 7
   noun

   A live show or concert.

   The band played a mix of old and new songs during their 90-minute performance.

8. 8
   noun

   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.

Etymology

From Middle English parfourmaunce; equivalent to perform + -ance.