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PERFORMANCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Performance.

How to pronounce performance:

US

Performance - as a noun

A dramatic or musical entertainment

Example: "They listened to ten different performances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public presentation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "They criticized his performance as mayor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carrying into actioncarrying outexecution18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any recognized accomplishment

Example: "They admired his performance under stress"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accomplishment27achievement21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Process or manner of functioning or operating

Example: "The power of its engine determines its operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functioning17operation11

Example Sentences

"The ballet performance was breathtaking."
"His musical performance was exceptional."
"The actress delivered a powerful performance in the play."
"The athletes put on a remarkable performance in the Olympic games."
"The band's performance tonight was outstanding."
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Word Game Points

Is PERFORMANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, performance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERFORMANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PERFORMANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, performance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERFORMANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is PERFORMANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, performance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERFORMANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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