Topic: ENGINEERING
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per‧form‧ance S3 W1
1 [countable]
AP when someone performs a play or a piece of music This evening's performance will begin at 8.00 pm.
This evening's performance will begin at 8.00 pm. memorable/brilliant/inspired etc performance Franklin gave a memorable performance at last year's festival.
Franklin gave a memorable performance at last year's festival.2 [uncountable and countable] how well or badly a person, company etc does a particular job or activity : a training program to improve employees' performance Sean's performance at school has greatly improved. the country's economic performance Exam results are used as performance indicators (=things that show how well something is done) for schools.
a training program to improve employees' performanceSean's performance at school has greatly improved.the country's economic performanceExam results are used as performance indicators (=things that show how well something is done) for schools.3 [uncountable] the act of doing a piece of work, duty etc
performance of the performance of his official duties
the performance of his official duties4 [uncountable]TTTE how well a car or other machine works : The car's performance on mountain roads was impressive.
The car's performance on mountain roads was impressive.5 a process that takes a lot of unnecessary time and effort : Shopping at the markets turned out to be quite a performance.
a performance
British English spokenShopping at the markets turned out to be quite a performance.