performance

Letters that make performance

a, o, e, f, n, p, c, m, r are letters that make 'performance'

Words within performance

ER, OR, RF, AN, MA, pe, FO, ma, perform, mA, CE, form, man, Man, NC, Ce, Er, Rf are words within 'performance'


5 possible definitions for 'performance'

Performance as "process or manner of functioning or operating"

Under this definition, performance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

functioning, operation have the same meaning as 'performance'

performance as a type

'performance' can be a type of physical process, process.

Derivatives of performance

function, work, go, operate, run are derivatives of 'performance'.

Example of performance used within this context

"the power of its engine determines its operation", "the plane's operation in high winds", "they compared the cooking performance of each oven", "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"


Performance as "a dramatic or musical entertainment"

Under this definition, performance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

public presentation has the same meaning as performance

performance as a type

'performance' can be a type of show.

Types of performance

bit, number, act, spectacular, theatrical, premiere, representation, benefit, song and dance, pianism, rendering, routine, rendition, turn, concert, play reading, recital, theatrical performance, histrionics, world premiere are types of 'performance'.

Parts of performance

finale, coda are parts of 'performance'.

Derivatives of performance

perform is a derivative of performance.

Example of performance used within this context

"they listened to ten different performances", "the play ran for 100 performances", "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"


Performance as "the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment"

Under this definition, performance is a noun and has the following properties:

performance as a type

'performance' can be a type of presentation, presentment, demonstration.

Types of performance

magic trick, deception, rendering, magic, dramatic production, dramatic performance, encore, extemporization, extemporisation, improvisation, juggle, juggling, conjuring trick, trick, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, musical performance, one-night stand, rendition, interpretation, swan song, last hurrah, program, programme are types of 'performance'.

Parts of performance

playing, acting, playacting, performing are parts of 'performance'.

Example of performance used within this context

"we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal", "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"


Performance as "the act of performing, of doing something successfully, using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it"

Under this definition, performance is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

execution, carrying out, carrying into action have the same meaning as 'performance'

performance as a type

'performance' can be a type of action.

Types of performance

specific performance, linguistic performance, mechanism, mechanics, officiation are types of 'performance'.

Derivatives of performance

perform, do, execute are derivatives of 'performance'.

Example of performance used within this context

"they criticised his performance as mayor", "experience generally improves performance"


Performance as "any recognized accomplishment"

Under this definition, performance is a noun and has the following properties:

performance as a type

'performance' can be a type of accomplishment, achievement.

Types of performance

overachievement, underachievement are types of 'performance'.

Example of performance used within this context

"they admired his performance under stress", "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"



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