Definition of performance
- a benefit performance
- engine performance
This evening's performance will start at 8 o'clock.
The hall is usually used for orchestra performances.
The critics loved her performance as the villain.
A supervisor will evaluate each employee's performance.
employees with strong job performances
Employees are given an annual performance assessment.
The gas additive improves engine performance.
an increased level of performance
We've introduced new performance levels.
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15th century
accomplishment, achievement, commission, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, perpetration, prosecution, pursuance;
administration, direction, handling, management;
application, operation, practice (also practise);
: an activity (such as singing a song or acting in a play) that a person or group does to entertain an audience
: the way an actor performs a part in a play, movie, etc.
: the act of doing a job, an activity, etc.
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