performance

n 1: a dramatic or musical entertainment; "the play ran for 100

performances" or "the frequent performances of the

symphony testify to its popularity" [syn: {public

presentation}]

2: the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other

entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at

the recital"

3: the act of doing something successfully; using knowledge as

distinguished from merely possessing it; "experience

generally improves performance" [syn: {execution}, {doing},

{carrying out}, {carrying into action}]

4: an act or process or manner of functioning or operating:

"the power of its engine determines its operation": "the

plane's performance in high winds" [syn: {operation}, {functioning}]

5: any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance

under stress"