Synonyms for performance
pərˈfɔr məns

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1. performance, public presentation(noun)

   a dramatic or musical entertainment

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

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

2. performance(noun)

   the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

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

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

3. performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action(noun)

   the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

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

   Synonyms:
   instruction execution, carrying into action, functioning, public presentation, implementation, execution, operation, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, death penalty, murder, writ of execution, slaying

4. performance(noun)

   any recognized accomplishment

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

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

5. operation, functioning, performance(noun)

   process or manner of functioning or operating

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   surgery, mathematical operation, process, procedure, surgical operation, cognitive operation, public presentation, carrying into action, execution, functioning, carrying out, operation, military operation, cognitive process, surgical procedure, mental process, mathematical process, surgical process

English Synonyms and Antonyms(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. performance(n)

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.20 / 5 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. performance

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, act, execution, deed, exploit, work, achievement, enterprise, operation

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. performance(n.)

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, execution, completion

2. performance(n.)

   Synonyms:
   action, deed, act, achievement, exploit, feat

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1. performance(n)

   Synonyms:
   execution, achievement, accomplishment, trick, feat, exploit, stunt, deed, act

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1. List of paraphrases for "performance":

   yield, throughput, results, return, efficiency, execution, implementation, yields, fulfilment, outturn, performances, returns, functioning, achievement, outcomes, performing, effectiveness, discharge, manifestations, exercise, delivery, enforcement, outcome, output, manifestation, behaviour, perform

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How to use performance in a sentence?

1. Ed Royce:

   I'm hearing less about dismantlement and more about the performance of Iran's nuclear program, that's particularly disturbing when you consider that international inspectors report that Iran has still not revealed its past bomb work.

2. Jim Rossman:

   Lower M&A activity and companies focused on conserving cash will mean that activists are likely to increase their focus on operational performance and how management teams react to the crisis as the basis for new campaigns. But in a few months, activists who have been waiting on the sidelines could come back with a vengeance.

3. Peter Voser:

   He has a great track record of empowering businesses in a decentralized way, that is what he has done at Sandvik and at his earlier businesses as well, he is focused on driving performance.

4. David Hensley:

   Scratching beneath the headline numbers, however, reveals an ongoing disparity between the relatively strong performance of the developed nations whereas growth in the emerging markets is quite weak.

5. Cardiff University Scully:

   Some losses have been priced in ... 2007 is probably the benchmark. If they are doing worse than that then I think serious questions will be raised and should be raised, both about the leadership in Wales and the leadership of the party across Britain, you could have a situation where Labour will certainly have their worst ever performance in Scotland and they could have their worst ever devolved election in Wales as well, and lose significant ground in the English locals.

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