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performance

[pəˈfɔːməns]

performance Definition

  • 1the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function
  • 2the manner in which a task or action is carried out; execution
  • 3the effectiveness of a person, machine, or product in producing a desired result

Using performance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "performance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's financial performance has improved this year.

  • Example

    Her performance in the play was outstanding.

  • Example

    The car's performance on the track was impressive.

  • Example

    The athlete's performance was affected by the injury.

performance Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for performance

Idioms Using performance

  • to scold or criticize someone severely

    Example

    He gave his employees a good performance for not meeting their sales targets.

  • to perform well or impressively

    Example

    The team put in a good performance and won the game.

  • a performance given at the request of a monarch or other important person

    Example

    The singer gave a command performance for the queen.

Phrases with performance

  • a performance that is presented to an audience in real-time, such as a concert or theater production

    Example

    I'm excited to see their live performance next week.

  • an artistic form that combines elements of visual art and theatrical performance

    Example

    The museum is hosting a performance art exhibit this month.

  • a process in which an employee's job performance is evaluated by their supervisor or manager

    Example

    I have my performance review next week.

Origins of performance

from Old French 'parformance', from 'parfornir', meaning 'to accomplish'

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Summary: performance in Brief

The term 'performance' [pəˈfɔːməns] refers to the action or process of carrying out a task or function, the manner in which it is executed, and the effectiveness of a person, machine, or product in producing a desired result. It can refer to financial, artistic, or athletic contexts, as in 'The company's financial performance has improved this year,' 'Her performance in the play was outstanding,' and 'The athlete's performance was affected by the injury.' Phrases like 'live performance' and 'performance art' denote specific types of artistic presentations, while idioms like 'give someone a good performance' and 'put in a good performance' describe criticism and success, respectively.

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