Performance

Performance
Performance Per*form"ance, n. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty. [1913 Webster]

Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. --Paley. [1913 Webster]

2. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character. ``Her walking and other actual performances.'' --Shak. ``His musical performances.'' --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Completion; consummation; execution; accomplishment; achievement; production; work; act; action; deed; exploit; feat. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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