performance in English: A show that people watch, such as a play or a concert; also how well someone or something does a job. (noun)

Translation

A show that people watch, such as a play or a concert; also how well someone or something does a job.

Word origin

From the verb perform plus the ending -ance, from Old French parfournir meaning to carry right through.

Gender

Pluralperformances

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Here a performance is a show on a stage.

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Here it is the way she acted her part.

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Here performance means how well the car does its job.

perform

To sing, act or play music in front of other people; also to carry out a difficult job.

show

To let someone see something, or to make a thing clear to them.

act

To do something, or to play a part in a film or a play.

stage

One step or part in a longer set of changes or actions.

music

Pleasant sounds made by singing or by playing instruments.

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