performance

Plural

performances

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

   • 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; 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.

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

4. 4.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.

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Everyday conversation

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General reading & writing

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Literature

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Word family

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