performance

noun

UK /pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)məns/

Word Forms

singular	performance
plural	performances

1
countable the act of performing a play, dance, or other form of entertainment
performance of:
The first performance of the opera was in 1936.
give a performance:
The school drama society will give a performance of Hamlet.
Synonyms and related words
General words for performances
act
appearance
booking
1. 1a
  the way that a person or group of people performs a piece of music or other entertainment
  She gave the greatest performance of her career.
  The quality of the performances was variable.
  Synonyms and related words
  Musical performances
  concert
  gig
  jam
2
countable/uncountable the standard to which someone does something such as a job or an examination
Teachers have to measure students’ performance against specific objectives.
The report said the performance of the museum staff was outstanding.
Synonyms and related words
Standards used for judging things
standard
quality
performance
1. 2a
  uncountable the speed and effectiveness of a machine or vehicle
  an exciting car with outstanding performance
  Synonyms and related words
  Engine and machine behaviour
  backfire
  burn up
  come to life
2. 2b
  countable/uncountable the degree of success of an investment in making money for you
  Before deciding on a pension, consider its past performance.
  Synonyms and related words
  Investing and investments
  annuity
  arbitrage
  blue chip
3
countable/uncountable formalthe process of doing a job or action
performance of:
a charge of hindering the police in the performance of their duty
Synonyms and related words
The process of performing an action
action
execution
discharge
4
singular spokensomething that is difficult or complicated to do
Getting everything into the car was quite a performance.
Synonyms and related words
Something that is difficult or unpleasant to do or deal with
task
burden
necessity

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