Performance - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pərˈfɔːrməns|  American pronunciation of the word performance
Brit.  |pəˈfɔːm(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word performance

noun

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

Extra examples

This evening's performance will start at 8 o'clock.

The hall is usually used for orchestra performances.

The critics loved her performance as the villain.

A supervisor will evaluate each employee's performance.

Employees with strong job performances

Employees are given an annual performance assessment.

The gas additive improves engine performance.

An increased level of performance

We've introduced new performance levels.

Stern's performance of the Bruch concerto

The orchestra will give two more performances this week.

This evening's performance will begin at 8.00 pm.

Franklin gave a memorable performance at last year's festival.

Sean's performance at school has greatly improved.

Exam results are used as performance indicators (=things that show how well something is done) for schools.

Word forms

noun
singular: performance
plural: performances
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