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    performance
    /pəˈfɔːməns/

    noun

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  2. PERFORMANCE definition: 1. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity: 2. the action of…. Learn more.

  3. 1. a. : the execution of an action. b. : something accomplished : deed, feat. 2. : the fulfillment of a claim, promise, or request : implementation. 3. a. : the action of representing a character in a play. b. : a public presentation or exhibition. a benefit performance. 4. a. : the ability to perform : efficiency. b.

  4. noun. the act, process, or art of performing. an artistic or dramatic production. last night's performance was terrible. manner or quality of functioning. a machine's performance. informal. mode of conduct or behaviour, esp when distasteful or irregular. what did you mean by that performance at the restaurant? informal. any tiresome procedure.

  5. 7 meanings: 1. the act, process, or art of performing 2. an artistic or dramatic production 3. manner or quality of functioning.... Click for more definitions.

  6. Definition of performance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. Performance has to do with doing something: a concert or play is a performance, and if you want to talk about how well the actors did, you'd rate their performance. The main sense of performance is artsy: actors and musicians (and other performers) give performances.

  8. acting, singing, dancing, or playing music to entertain people: a performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Fewer examples. He gave a highly polished performance. Please refrain from talking during the performance. Her performance was savaged by the critics. The actors all bowed after the performance.

  9. PERFORMANCE meaning: 1 : an activity (such as singing a song or acting in a play) that a person or group does to entertain an audience sometimes used figuratively; 2 : the way an actor performs a part in a play, movie, etc.

  10. performance. ( pəˈfɔːməns) n. 1. the act, process, or art of performing. 2. an artistic or dramatic production: last night's performance was terrible. 3. manner or quality of functioning: a machine's performance. 4. informal mode of conduct or behaviour, esp when distasteful or irregular: what did you mean by that performance at the restaurant?.

  11. Definition of performance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  12. performance meaning, definition, what is performance: when someone performs a play or a piece ...: Learn more.

  13. The act of performing; execution, accomplishment, fulfillment, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine. Webster's New World. The way in which someone or something functions. The pilot rated the airplane's performance in high winds. American Heritage.

  14. Jun 18, 2024 · The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action. the performance of an undertaking or a duty. Though the result wasn't what we were hoping for, I have to commend the performance of the team, never giving up until the end.

  15. What does the noun performance mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun performance, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. performance has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  16. PERFORMANCE meaning: 1. how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity: 2. the action of…. Learn more.

  17. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PerformancePerformance - Wikipedia

    A performance is an act or process of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. [1] Management science. In the work place, job performance is the hypothesized conception or requirements of a role.

  18. Synonyms for PERFORMANCE: interpretation, version, rendition, reading, adaptation, account, variation, reworking; Antonyms of PERFORMANCE: nonperformance, nonfulfillment

  19. Performance can be defined as the level of achievement or effectiveness in carrying out a task, action, or function. It typically involves the evaluation of skills, abilities, productivity, or results in comparison to predetermined standards or goals.

  20. View definitions for performance. performance. noun as in accomplishment. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. achievement. act. conduct. work. Strong matches. administration. attainment. completion. consummation. discharge. enforcement. execution. exploit. feat. fruition. fulfillment. pursuance. realization. Weak matches.

  21. Mar 20, 2024 · Performance measurement is a process of quantifying and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization or individual in achieving their objectives or goals. It aims to clearly understand how well an organization or individual is performing and identify areas for improvement.

  22. Jun 28, 2024 · Link Copied! Joe Biden and Jill Biden both praised Biden's performance at the CNN Presidential Debate against former President Donald Trump. Some Democrats criticized Biden's performance and are ...

  23. Oct 24, 2018 · Knowledge Hub. Performance Appraisal. Ivan Andreev. Demand Generation & Capture Strategist, Valamis. LinkedIn. October 24, 2018· updated June 25, 2024. 12 minute read. Discover: What is a performance appraisal? The purpose of a performance appraisal. How to organize a performance appraisal process. Performance appraisal examples.

  24. Jun 28, 2024 · A Fumbling Performance, and a Panicking Party. President Biden’s shaky, halting debate performance has Democrats talking about replacing him on the ticket. A raspy-voiced President Biden ...

  25. Jun 25, 2024 · Other definitions of AGI can seem equally wide-ranging and slippery. At its simplest, it is shorthand for a machine that equals or surpasses human intelligence. But “intelligence” itself is a ...

  26. 4 days ago · Executive Order 13702 established the National Strategic Computing Initiative (NSCI) to maximize the benefits of high-performance computing (HPC) for economic competitiveness and scientific discovery. Security is an essential component of HPC. NIST HPC Security Working Group (WG) has been leading the effort to create a comprehensive and reliable security guidance for HPC systems. The workshop ...

  27. 7 senses: 1. the act, process, or art of performing 2. an artistic or dramatic production 3. manner or quality of functioning.... Click for more definitions.

  28. 6 days ago · After president’s debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering the message that they’re still all in. EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jill Biden was right at her husband’s side Saturday as they exited Air Force One to head for a pair of campaign stops at luxurious vacation homes on Long Island. And she got straight to the point when it was her turn ...

  29. 6 days ago · By Kara Voght. June 29, 2024 at 9:56 a.m. EDT. First lady Jill Biden speaks as President Biden stands behind her during a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. (Demetrius Freeman/The ...

  30. 5 days ago · The afternoon session was a quiet one with South Africa scoring 34 runs in 29 overs. De Klerk was an unsung hero in that period. There was joy in her slow-burn, and was a test of her ability to ...

  31. Definition of performance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.