performance

Definition (noun): a dramatic or musical entertainment

Example: they listened to ten different performances

Definition (noun): a dramatic or musical entertainment

Example: the play ran for 100 performances

Definition (noun): a dramatic or musical entertainment

Example: the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity

Definition (noun): the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

Example: we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal

Definition (noun): the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

Example: an inspired performance of Mozart’s C minor concerto

Definition (noun): the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

Example: they criticised his performance as mayor

Definition (noun): the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

Example: experience generally improves performance

Definition (noun): any recognized accomplishment

Example: they admired his performance under stress

Definition (noun): any recognized accomplishment

Example: when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe

Definition (noun): process or manner of functioning or operating

Example: the power of its engine determines its operation

Definition (noun): process or manner of functioning or operating

Example: the plane’s operation in high winds

Definition (noun): process or manner of functioning or operating

Example: they compared the cooking performance of each oven

Definition (noun): process or manner of functioning or operating

Example: the jet’s performance conformed to high standards