performance · n
performance (HOW SUCCESSFUL)
B2 how successful someone or something is
Dictionary examples:
High-performance cars are the most expensive. (27.7)
The new suits help swimmers to improve their performance. (34.6)
This was a very impressive performance by the young player, who scored 12 points within the first 10 minutes. (44.0)
performance (ENTERTAINMENT)
B1 acting, dancing, singing, or playing music to entertain people
Dictionary examples:
The singer's performance was so bad, the audience started singing instead. (0.0)
The clown's performance was so bad, even the balloons tried to escape. (0.0)
During his magic performance, the magician accidentally made himself disappear for real. (0.0)
a performance of Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible" (26.3)
She gave a superb performance as Lady Macbeth. (34.9)