Meaning & Definition of word "Performance"
Performance
/pərˈfɔːrməns/
noun:
- 1. The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing something.
- Example: Her performance in the competition secured her a gold medal.
- 2. An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
- Example: The theater's performance of Shakespeare was critically acclaimed.
- 3. The effectiveness of a person or machine in achieving a specific task.
- Example: The car's performance on the track impressed all the spectators.
- 4. a display of someone's ability, typically in sports, arts, or academics.
- Example: His performance in the final exam was exceptional.
- 5. The manner in which a task or action is executed.
- Example: The athlete's performance was a testament to his rigorous training schedule.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'performer', from Latin 'performare', meaning 'to complete, accomplish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a stellar performance:
An exceptionally good performance.
performance review:
An assessment of an employee’s work performance.
live performance:
A performance that occurs in front of an audience.
Related Words
perform:
To carry out, fulfill, or accomplish an action.
performer:
An individual who performs, especially in the arts.
performative:
Related to acting or performing.
Slang Meanings of performance
Meaning: Killing it
● Example Sentence: He was really killing it on stage last night.
Meaning: Bringing down the house
● Example Sentence: Her jokes were so funny, she brought down the house.