performˈance noun

1. The act of performing
2. A carrying out of something
3. Something done
4. A piece of work
5. Manner or success in working
6. Execution, esp as an exhibition or entertainment
7. An act or action
8. The power or capability of a machine (esp a motor vehicle) to perform
9. An instance of awkward, aggressive, embarrassing, etc, behaviour (informal)

performˈative adjective

Of a statement or verb that itself constitutes the action described, eg I confess my ignorance

Such a statement, opp to constative

performˈer noun

1. A person who performs
2. Someone who does or fulfils what is required
3. An executant
4. Someone who takes part in a performance or performances
5. An entertainer

perforˈming adjective

1. That performs
2. Trained to perform tricks

Performance

performance art noun

A theatrical presentation in which several art forms, such as acting, music and photography, are combined

performance artist noun

performance poet noun

A poet who produces poetry primarily for public performance rather than for publication in print

performance poetry noun

Poetry written primarily for public performance by the poet

performance test noun (psychology)

A test, usu to assess a person's intelligence, done by observing his or her ability to manipulate eg blocks of different colours or shapes

performing arts plural noun

Those for which an audience is usually present, eg drama, ballet, etc

performing right noun

The right to give a public performance of a piece of music, a play, etc