What does performance mean?
Definitions for performance
pərˈfɔr mənsper·for·mance
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word performance.
Princeton's WordNet
performance, public presentation(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"
performance(noun)
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"
performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action(noun)
the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
"they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"
performance(noun)
any recognized accomplishment
"they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
operation, functioning, performance(noun)
process or manner of functioning or operating
"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"
Wiktionary
performance(Noun)
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty.
Etymology: From perform + -ance
performance(Noun)
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.
Etymology: From perform + -ance
performance(Noun)
A live show or concert.
Etymology: From perform + -ance
performance(Noun)
In Computer science: The amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system compared to the time and resources used. Better Performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using less resources
Etymology: From perform + -ance
Wikipedia
Performance
Performance is completion of a task with application of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Webster Dictionary
Performance(noun)
the act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty
Performance(noun)
that which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character
Freebase
Performance
A performance, in performing arts, generally comprises an event in which a performer or group of performers behave in a particular way for another group of people, the audience. Choral music and ballet are examples. Usually the performers participate in rehearsals beforehand. Afterwards audience members often applaud. The means of expressing appreciation can vary by culture. Chinese performers will clap with audience at the end of a performance; the return applause signals "thank you" to the audience. In Japan, folk performing arts performances commonly attract individuals who take photographs, sometimes getting up to the stage and within inches of performer's faces. Sometimes the dividing line between performer and the audience may become blurred, as in the example of "participatory theatre" where audience members get involved in the production. Theatrical performances can take place daily or at some other regular interval. Performances can take place at designated performance spaces, or in a non-conventional space, such as a subway station, on the street, or in someone's home.
Editors Contribution
performance
An act of performing.
The children loved performing.
Submitted by MaryC on January 9, 2020
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'performance' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #738
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'performance' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1805
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'performance' in Nouns Frequency: #279
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of performance in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of performance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of performance in a Sentence
Working with Burt Reynolds was terrible, the first day Burt came in he made me cry. He said something about not taking second place to a woman. His behavior was shocking. It never occurred to me that I wasn’t someone’s equal. I left the room sobbing. I called my husband and said, ‘I don’t know what to do.’ He said, ‘You just do the job.’ It got to be very hostile because the crew began taking sides. But as for the performance, I was able to put the negativity aside. I’m not convinced Burt was.
Today we lost not because of how others performed. We lost because of our own mistakes, chinese gymnastics has a very great history and this performance is a warning for us before the Rio Olympics.
There is much less performance chasing among ESG investors, and that makes them more appealing as an investor base for companies and fund firms alike.
Given the extremely challenging business environment and very high leverage levels, any type of restructuring would be welcome to give Usiminas time to breathe as it focus on improving operating performance and asset sales.
You’re seeing overpayment, or outsized payments, for what is market performance or mediocre performance, directors can’t ignore the issue of pay inequality or rising executive pay.
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- أداءArabic
- representació, execució, actuacióCatalan, Valencian
- výkonnostCzech
- ydeevneDanish
- Arbeitsleistung, Aufführung, Leistung, Auftritt, DurchführungGerman
- βελτιστοποίηση, απόδοση, παράσταση, συμπεριφοράGreek
- ejecución, espectáculo, actuación, realización, número, prestación, exhibición, cumplimiento, desempeño, rendimiento, representaciónSpanish
- کاراییPersian
- esitys, suoritus, saavutus, suorituskyky, esiintyminenFinnish
- performance, exécution, prestation, représentationFrench
- הצגהHebrew
- निष्पादनHindi
- kinerjaIndonesian
- rendimento, prestazione, esibizione, esecuzione, performanceItalian
- 演奏Japanese
- perficienturLatin
- persembahanMalay
- opvoeringDutch
- ytelseNorwegian
- występPolish
- desempenhoPortuguese
- realizare, randament, realizări, performanță, desăvârșire, prestație, îndeplinireRomanian
- выступление, исполнение, производительность, выполнениеRussian
- verkställande, utförande, prestandaSwedish
- performansTurkish
- 性能Chinese
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