noun
performance
puh-FAW-muhns
noun
1
A live show, such as music, theatre, or dance, presented to an audience.
"The band gave an unforgettable performance at the festival."
2
How well someone or something functions or achieves a result.
"The company's financial performance improved this year."
"His performance in the exam surprised everyone."
How to Use Performance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a live artistic show, or a measure of how well something or someone does.
Common pairings
live performance
poor performance
performance review
Word Forms
performances plural
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Etymology
From Middle English parfourmaunce, formed from "perform" plus the suffix "-ance".