performance

/pərˈfɔrməns/
noun
  1. An act of entertaining an audience, such as a play, concert, or show.
    • The school's choir performance received a standing ovation.
    • The actor gave a powerful performance in the movie.
    • We attended a wonderful performance of the ballet last night.
  2. How well or badly someone or something does a job or activity.
    • The employee's performance has improved greatly this year.
    • The car's performance on the highway was impressive.
    • The team's performance in the championship was disappointing.
  3. The act of doing a task or carrying out a function.
    • The performance of the experiment required careful attention.
    • The machine's performance is monitored by sensors.
    • His performance of his duties was flawless.
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