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performance

noun
pəˈfɔː.məns

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
the action of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment; how well someone does a task
the act of performing or accomplishing a task, action, or event

Example Sentences

Performance improvements boost confidence.

The student's performance in the exam was excellent.

The performance of the team was outstanding in the final match.

Synonyms

execution, display, accomplishment, presentation, show, achievement, result, outcome
Entry 1
execution, display
Entry 2
execution, accomplishment, presentation, show
Entry 3
achievement, result, outcome, execution

Antonyms

failure, inactivity, incompetence, poor showing, underperformance
Entry 1
failure, inactivity
Entry 2
failure, incompetence, poor showing
Entry 3
failure, incompetence, underperformance

Collocations

excellent performance, live performance, job performance, great performance, performance review
Entry 2
excellent performance, live performance, job performance
Entry 3
great performance, excellent performance, performance review

Related Vocabularies

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A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement in an activity.

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