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performance

UK/pә'fɒ:mәns/US
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

n.

The act of performing a play, concert, or other entertainment for an audience.

演出;表演

n.

How well a person, team, or system functions.

表现;绩效;业绩

n.

The capabilities of a machine or vehicle.

(机器、车辆的)性能

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
performthrough, thoroughly
+
-anceform, shape, appearance
=performance

perform + -ance (action/state) = 'the act of performing, or how something performs.' Spans stage performance, work performance, and technical performance — all measuring «how something is being done.»

Usage Guide

- Performance art: 'live performance,' 'piano performance,' 'theatrical performance'

- Work: 'performance review,' 'job performance,' 'underperforming'

- Technical: 'engine performance,' 'high-performance computing'

- Sports: 'his performance dropped this season'

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her performance in the play was unforgettable.

  • 2.

    The team's performance has improved this year.

  • 3.

    This car offers outstanding performance.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralperformances

Derivatives

performativeperformer
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