performance

Definitions

1. noun

   The act of doing a task or a job.

   Examples

   • She was praised for her careful performance of the duty.
   • I praise the team's performance, because they never gave up.
2. noun

   A great action or achievement.

   Examples

   • Landing the plane safely in the storm was quite a performance.
   • Building the cathedral was a great achievement for its time.
3. noun

   A show in front of an audience, such as a concert or play.

   Examples

   • The band played old and new songs during their 90-minute performance.
   • We watched the whole ballet performance from the front row.
4. noun

   How well a person or machine does its job.

   Examples

   • Better performance means more work in less time.
   • The team compared its performance with last quarter's numbers.
5. noun

   In language study, how people actually use a language, including their mistakes.

   Examples

   • Linguists separate competence from performance when they study speech errors.
   • Her performance in the interview did not show how well she knew the language.