Performance (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The lead singer's strong performance brought the crowd to their feet.
- The performance of the new play was met with rave reviews from critics.
- Her emotional performance in the movie earned her an Oscar nomination.
- The conductor led the orchestra in a flawless performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
- The comedian's stand-up performance had the audience in stitches throughout the night.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The play was a huge success and ran for 200 performances before closing.
- The theater company gave a stellar performance of the classic musical.
- The concert was a sell-out and the band's energetic performance left the crowd cheering.
- The orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony was met with a standing ovation.
- The dance troupe's mesmerizing performance was the highlight of the evening's entertainment.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The concert was a great success, with a sold-out crowd giving a standing ovation for the band's lively performance.
- She was impressed by the chef's performance in preparing a multi-course meal in under an hour.
- His performance in the exam was better than expected, thanks to his thorough preparation.
- The company's latest financial report shows a significant improvement in performance over the past quarter.
- The athlete's injury hindered her performance in the competition, causing her to miss the medal.
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Meaning 4
Any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The crowd gave her a standing ovation for her outstanding performance in the play.
- The sales team's performance exceeded their targets for the quarter.
- When he won three gold medals in a single Olympics his performance earned him a hero's welcome.
- The company's financial performance was praised by investors and analysts alike.
- His poor performance on the test led to him being placed on academic probation.
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Meaning 5
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The speed of the processor determines the performance of the computer.
- They evaluated the car's performance on different road surfaces.
- The cooking performance of the new oven exceeded our expectations.
- The plane's performance was compromised due to the high winds.
- The machine's performance conformed to the manufacturer's specifications.