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PERFORMANCE definition: 1. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity: 2. the action of…. Learn more.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word performance, from the execution of an action to the fulfillment of a contract. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases for performance.
noun. a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience. the act of performing a ceremony, play, piece of music, etc. the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc. a particular action, deed, or proceeding.
2. variable noun [oft with poss] B2. Someone's or something's performance is how successful they are or how well they do something. That study looked at the performance of 18 surgeons. [ + of] The poor performance has been blamed on the recession and cheaper sports car imports.
Definition of performance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Performance has to do with doing something: a concert or play is a performance, and if you want to talk about how well the actors did, you'd rate their performance. The main sense of performance is artsy: actors and musicians (and other performers) give performances.
In instrumental music and drama, a performance is typically described as a "play". [ 6] Typically, the performers participate in rehearsals beforehand to practice the work. An effective performance is determined by the achieved skills and competency of the performer, also known as the level of skill and knowledge.
