Performance Definition & Meaning
performance
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
- 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"
"Performance" in song lyrics
See how performance is used in real songs:
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"Now focus the pawn, I been sworn to mic performance"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load -
"Straight lace Zeniths, rag tops, buckets, high performance"
415 — Side Show -
"epidermal assortments; Esoteric torments, your performance"
7L and Esoteric f/ Beyonder, Virtuoso — Be Alert
Words that rhyme with performance
Usage tips for "performance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "performance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for performance to find words that pair well.