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Definition of Performance
1. Noun. A dramatic or musical entertainment. "The frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"
Generic synonyms: Show
Specialized synonyms: Act, Bit, Number, Routine, Turn, Benefit, Concert, Pianism, Play Reading, Premiere, Recital, Rendering, Rendition, Song And Dance, Histrionics, Representation, Theatrical, Theatrical Performance, Spectacular, World Premiere
Terms within: Coda, Finale
Derivative terms: Perform
2. Noun. The act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment. "An inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
Generic synonyms: Demonstration, Presentation, Presentment
Terms within: Acting, Performing, Playacting, Playing
3. Noun. The act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it. "Experience generally improves performance"
Generic synonyms: Action
Specialized synonyms: Specific Performance, Linguistic Performance, Mechanics, Mechanism, Officiation
Derivative terms: Execute, Perform
4. Noun. Any recognized accomplishment. "When Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
Specialized synonyms: Overachievement, Underachievement
5. Noun. Process or manner of functioning or operating. "The jet's performance conformed to high standards"
Generic synonyms: Physical Process, Process
Derivative terms: Function, Operate
Definition of Performance
1. n. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty.
Definition of Performance
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Medical Definition of Performance
1. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty. "Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible." (Paley) 2. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character. "Her walking and other actual performances." "His musical performances." . Synonym: Completion, consummation, execution, accomplishment, achievement, production, work, act, action, deed, exploit, feat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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