(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty. [ 1913 Webster ]
Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character. “Her walking and other actual performances.” Shak. “His musical performances.” Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ちほう(P);じかた, chihou (P); jikata] (n, adj-no) (1) area; locality; district; region; province; (2) countryside; rural area; (3) coast (esp. as seen from the water); (4) (じかた only) person singing ballads in noh; person in charge of music in a Japanese dance performance; (P)#416