noun
a dramatic or musical entertainment
Synonyms
public presentation
Examples
- they listened to ten different performances
- the play ran for 100 performances
- the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity
noun
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
Examples
- we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal
- an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto
noun
the act of performing
Synonyms
Examples
- of doing something successfully
- using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
- they criticised his performance as mayor
- experience generally improves performance
noun
any recognized accomplishment
Examples
- they admired his performance under stress
- when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe
noun
process or manner of functioning or operating
Synonyms
Examples
- the power of its engine determines its operation
- the plane's operation in high winds
- they compared the cooking performance of each oven
- the jet's performance conformed to high standards