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performance

pә'fɒ:mәns8 senses · 61 ms
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noun/pəˈfɔː.mən(t)s//pɚˈfɔɹ.mən(t)s//pəˈfoː.mən(t)s/
  1. 1

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

    • the performance of an undertaking or a duty
    • 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.
  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.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    A live show or concert.countableuncountable

    • The band played a mix of old and new songs during their 90-minute performance.
    • We saw the whole ballet performance from the front row.
  4. 4

    The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.countableuncountable

    • Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources.
  5. 5

    The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as opposed to the system of linguistic knowledge they possess (competence), cf. linguistic performance.countableuncountable

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