Performance

  • 31Performance —    Shamans are people who perform particular roles in communities. They are recognized and valued by those communities precisely for their abilities to perform such roles. Often, they are also performers in the sense that they conduct or lead… …

    Historical dictionary of shamanism

  • 32performance — noun 1) the evening performance Syn: show, production, showing, presentation, staging, concert, recital; informal gig 2) their performance was excellent Syn: rendition, interpretation, playing …

    Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

  • 33performance — n. 1 (usu. foll. by of) a the act or process of performing or carrying out. b the execution or fulfilment (of a duty etc.). 2 a staging or production (of a drama, piece of music, etc.) (the afternoon performance). 3 a person s achievement under… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 34PERFORMANCE — n. f. T. de Sport Manière dont s’est comporté un cheval dans une course. Une remarquable performance. Les performances d’un cheval, Ses antécédents. Les parieurs, avant de jouer aux courses, étudient les performances des chevaux engagés. Il se… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 35performance — Synonyms and related words: Philharmonic concert, accomplished fact, accomplishment, accordance, achievement, acquittal, acquittance, act, acta, acting, action, adherence, administration, adventure, agency, aping, appearance, attainment,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 36performance — per·for·man·ce s.f.inv. ES ingl. {{wmetafile0}} 1. spec. nello spettacolo e nello sport, prestazione, esibizione, spec. di particolare valore: la performance di un attore, di un atleta, di una squadra Sinonimi: esibizione, exploit. 2. estens.,… …

    Dizionario italiano

  • 37performance*/*/*/ — [pəˈfɔːməns] noun 1) [C] the act of performing a play, dance, or other form of entertainment The first performance of the opera was in 1936.[/ex] 2) [C/U] the standard of success that someone or something achieves A healthy diet can improve a… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 38performance — /pəˈfɔməns/ (say puh fawmuhns) noun 1. a musical, dramatic or other entertainment. 2. the performing of ceremonies, or of music, or of a play, part, or the like. 3. execution or doing, as of work, acts, or feats. 4. a particular action, deed, or… …

  • 39performance — [1] The general way a vehicle, machine, or material is able to accomplish its purpose. [2] The ability of a vehicle to accelerate and reach top speed. See engine performance tester high performance manufacturer s performance ratings …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 40performance — Such a thorough fulfillment of a duty as puts an end to obligations by leaving nothing more to be done. Reid v Field, 83 Va 26, 32. The doing of the acts required by a contract at the time and place therefor and in the manner stipulated. 17 Am… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary