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Synonyms for performance
pərˈfɔr mənsper·for·mance

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English Synonyms and Antonyms5.0 / 2 votes

  1. performancenoun

    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 Antonyms2.2 / 5 votes

  1. performance

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

Princeton's WordNet3.0 / 1 vote

  1. performance, public presentationnoun

    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. performancenoun

    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 actionnoun

    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. performancenoun

    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, performancenoun

    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

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. performancenoun

    Synonyms:
    accomplishment, execution, completion

  2. performancenoun

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

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. performancenoun

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

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How to use performance in a sentence?

  1. Stephen Yurek:

    Everybody is researching and trying to find the alternative that provides the best efficiency and performance – and we don’t have that yet, [The deadline is] coming fast. We want to comply but it is so disconcerting.

  2. Jacob Brehmer:

    Usually after a diver does a dive, they will have to wait a good amount of time before their next dive, the... air temperature on the pool deck may be a little chilly, so the shower can help keep muscles warm. Diving is such a precise and fast-twitch sport, if the diver gets a little cold and tight, it could really affect their performance.

  3. George Fraser:

    Their performance could lead you to say that you miscalculated how good the Russian army is, but I’d be cautious in that assessment as they have many units left in Russia that may be of higher caliber in reserve for the possibility of a confrontation with NATO were it to happen; but there a lot of things about how they are executing in Ukraine that are not adding up, i think it’s just miscalculations on everybody’s part about everything.

  4. Jeff Gordon:

    I'll explore opportunities for the next phase of my career, but my primary focus now and throughout 2015 will be my performance in the No. 24 Chevrolet, i'm going to pour everything I have into this season and look forward to the challenge of competing for one last championship.

  5. Rosa Ponselle:

    In the surroundings of an opera performance, once I am deep in it, I am living it. Between the acts and in my dressing room to change costumes, I do not realize I am Rosa Ponselle. I seem instead to be Aida, Gioconda, Norma--the woman I am singing. And when the last curtain falls, I am a rag--but contented.


Translations for performance

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  • أداءArabic
  • actuació, execució, representacióCatalan, Valencian
  • výkonnostCzech
  • ydeevneDanish
  • Durchführung, Auftritt, Aufführung, Leistung, ArbeitsleistungGerman
  • βελτιστοποίηση, απόδοση, συμπεριφορά, παράστασηGreek
  • exhibición, realización, número, desempeño, prestación, cumplimiento, rendimiento, actuación, espectáculo, representación, ejecuciónSpanish
  • کاراییPersian
  • suorituskyky, esiintyminen, esitys, saavutus, suoritusFinnish
  • prestation, représentation, exécution, performanceFrench
  • הצגהHebrew
  • निष्पादनHindi
  • kinerjaIndonesian
  • esibizione, rendimento, esecuzione, prestazione, performanceItalian
  • 演奏Japanese
  • perficienturLatin
  • persembahanMalay
  • opvoeringDutch
  • ytelseNorwegian
  • występPolish
  • desempenhoPortuguese
  • performanță, desăvârșire, prestație, îndeplinire, realizare, randament, realizăriRomanian
  • исполнение, выполнение, производительность, выступлениеRussian
  • verkställande, prestanda, utförandeSwedish
  • performansTurkish
  • продуктивністьUkrainian
  • màn biểu diễnVietnamese
  • 性能Chinese

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