| performa |
| performance | (n) a dramatic or musical entertainment, Syn. public presentation, Example: they listened to ten different performances; the play ran for 100 performances; the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity |
| performance | (n) the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment, Example: we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal; an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto |
| performance | (n) the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it, Syn. carrying into action, execution, carrying out, Example: they criticised his performance as mayor; experience generally improves performance |
| performance | (n) any recognized accomplishment, Example: they admired his performance under stress; when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe |
| performance bond | (n) a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance, Syn. surety bond |
| Performable | a. Admitting of being performed, done, or executed; practicable. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Performance | n. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ] |