Cool MateMeaning of Performance
the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment
In simple words: How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.
Performance in a sentence
- The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.
- She delivered a stunning performance that left the audience in awe.
- We need to evaluate the performance of the new software before making a decision.
- His performance in the competition earned him a gold medal.
- The teacher assessed the performance of each student on their final project.
How to use Performance
Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
performance + of + subject
Memory hint
Think of 'perform' as being on stage, and 'performance' as the show!
Related words
Collocations with Performance
- live
- public
- evening
- give
- put on
- stage
- feature somebody/something
- art
- poetry
- artist
- in performance
- brilliant
- convincing
- dazzling
- deliver
- give
- produce
- benchmark
- indicator
- level
- performance as
- performance from
- performance on
- a level of performance
- a measure of performance
- a standard of performance
- high
- maximum
- optimal
- affect
- influence
- assess
- boost
Synonyms for Performance
Opposites of Performance
- failure
- inactivity
Common mistakes with Performance
- Confused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect.
- Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts.
Performance appears in
Performance in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أداء
مدى جودة قيام شخص ما بشيء ما، خاصة في عرض أو مسابقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পারফরম্যান্স, কার্যকারিতা
কেউ কিছু কতটা ভালো করে, বিশেষ করে কোনো নাটক বা প্রতিযোগিতায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Performance
Wie gut jemand etwas macht, besonders in einem Stück oder einem Wettbewerb.
- SpanishEspañol
Actuación
Qué tan bien hace alguien algo, especialmente en una obra o una competencia.
- Persianفارسی
اجرا، عملکرد
اینکه کسی چقدر خوب کاری را انجام میدهد، مخصوصاً در یک نمایش یا مسابقه.
- FrenchFrançais
Performance
La façon dont quelqu'un fait quelque chose, surtout dans une pièce ou une compétition.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रदर्शन
कोई व्यक्ति किसी काम को कितनी अच्छी तरह करता है, खासकर किसी नाटक या प्रतियोगिता में।
- ItalianItaliano
Performance
Quanto bene qualcuno fa qualcosa, specialmente in una recita o in una competizione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Performance
O quão bem alguém faz algo, especialmente numa peça ou competição.
- RussianРусский
Performance
то, насколько хорошо кто-то что-то делает, особенно в спектакле или соревновании.
- Urduاردو
کارکرد، کارکردگی، مظاہرہ
کوئی شخص کسی کام کو کتنی اچھی طرح کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر کسی کھیل یا مقابلے میں۔
- Chinese中文
表演
某人在某件事上做得有多好，特别是在戏剧或比赛中。
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Frequently asked questions about Performance
What does Performance mean?
How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition.
What is the definition of Performance?
the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment
How do you use Performance in a sentence?
The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired.
Can you give another example of Performance?
She delivered a stunning performance that left the audience in awe.
What are synonyms for Performance?
Common alternatives include carry-on.
What is the opposite of Performance?
Opposite meanings include failure, inactivity.
What words go with Performance?
It commonly pairs with live, public, evening, give, put on, stage, feature somebody/something, art, poetry, artist, in performance, brilliant, convincing, dazzling, deliver, give, produce, benchmark, indicator, level, performance as, performance from, performance on, a level of performance, a measure of performance, a standard of performance, high, maximum, optimal, affect, influence, assess, boost.
What are common mistakes when using Performance?
Confused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect. Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun. Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts.
How do you pronounce Performance?
US: /["/pərˈfɔːrməns/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈfɔːməns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Performance?
Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Performance?
"Performance" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.