Performance Meaning
[pəˈfɔː.məns]Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
nounThat which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.
Sentence Examples
The audience acclaimed the actors for their performance.
There were no tickets available for Friday's performance.
The performance finally started half an hour late.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The audience gave a standing ovation after the singer's brilliant ____ at the concert.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The annual ____ review gave employees the chance to discuss their progress with their managers.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English parfourmaunce; equivalent to perform + -ance.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour."
— 1959, Georgette Heyer, chapter 1, in The Unknown Ajax:
"The outstanding train on the L.M.S. route was the 6.20 p.m. from Birmingham, which reached Euston in two hours after intermediate stops at Coventry, Rugby and Watford Junction, and evoked some sparkling performances from "Patriot" and "Jubilee" 4-6-0s."
— 1960 February 26, R. C. Riley, “The London-Birmingham services - Past, Present and Future”, in Trains Illustrated, page 98:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The audience gave a standing ovation after the singer's brilliant ____ at the concert.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The annual ____ review gave employees the chance to discuss their progress with their managers.