performance

(noun) a dramatic or musical entertainment. Synonyms: public presentation. Examples: "They listened to ten different performances." "The play ran for 100 performances." "The frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity."

(noun) the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment. Examples: "We congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal." "An inspired performance of mozart's c minor concerto."

(noun) the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it. Synonyms: execution, carrying out, carrying into action. Examples: "They criticised his performance as mayor." "Experience generally improves performance."

(noun) any recognized accomplishment. Examples: "They admired his performance under stress." "When roger maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe."

(noun) process or manner of functioning or operating. Synonyms: operation, functioning. Examples: "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."