Synonyms for performance
pərˈfɔr mənsper·for·mance

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1. performancenoun

   An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

   Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

   Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

   A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, proceeding, transaction, work

   Antonyms:
   cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

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1. performance

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, act, execution, deed, exploit, work, achievement, enterprise, operation

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1. performance, public presentationnoun

   a dramatic or musical entertainment

   "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

2. performancenoun

   the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

   "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

3. performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into actionnoun

   the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

   "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"

   Synonyms:
   instruction execution, carrying into action, functioning, public presentation, implementation, execution, operation, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, death penalty, murder, writ of execution, slaying

4. performancenoun

   any recognized accomplishment

   "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"

   Synonyms:
   functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into action

5. operation, functioning, performancenoun

   process or manner of functioning or operating

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   surgery, mathematical operation, process, procedure, surgical operation, cognitive operation, public presentation, carrying into action, execution, functioning, carrying out, operation, military operation, cognitive process, surgical procedure, mental process, mathematical process, surgical process

Matched Categories

1. • Accomplishment
   • Presentation
   • Process

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1. performancenoun

   Synonyms:
   accomplishment, execution, completion

2. performancenoun

   Synonyms:
   action, deed, act, achievement, exploit, feat

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1. performancenoun

   Synonyms:
   execution, achievement, accomplishment, trick, feat, exploit, stunt, deed, act

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1. List of paraphrases for "performance":

   yield, throughput, results, return, efficiency, execution, implementation, yields, fulfilment, outturn, performances, returns, functioning, achievement, outcomes, performing, effectiveness, discharge, manifestations, exercise, delivery, enforcement, outcome, output, manifestation, behaviour, perform

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1. David Cornell:

   There is a disconnect between the market's expectations and the performance of the real economy and that disconnect has to close.

2. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Leading a high-performance team can be both challenging and rewarding.

3. Novak Djokovic:

   I would rank this win as No. 2 [this year], but very close to the performance of two nights ago, i could not be happier with my tennis. I’ve been playing very solid from the back of the court, I love playing in these conditions … this court, I’ve said it before, it’s the most special court for me.

4. Richard Budgett:

   At the same time the credibility of competitive sport – and particularly high-level sporting competitions – relies on a level playing field where no athlete has an unfair or disproportionate advantage over the rest. it’s important we broaden the evidence base. There is some interesting research that needs to come to conclusion, and that will give us much more information about performance, which is the issue which is really key to determining eligibility.

5. Christian Nolting:

   Relationship managers coming over to us see this as an opportunity. Otherwise they wouldn't come, they consider our investment process and our discretionary performance, because if they want to bring clients over they need to ensure that they have a very interesting and well-working platform to be able to deliver. And that is the case.