performance (n.)a dramatic or musical entertainment;
the play ran for 100 performances
the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity
they listened to ten different performances
Synonyms: public presentation
performance (n.)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
performance (n.)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
Synonyms: execution /
carrying out /
carrying into action performance (n.)any recognized accomplishment;
when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe
they admired his performance under stress
performance (n.)process or manner of functioning or operating;
the jet's performance conformed to high standards
they compared the cooking performance of each oven