performance in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
   performance  execution  carrying out  carrying into action 
   
2. 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"
   operation  functioning  performance 
   
3. 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"
   performance 
   
4. any recognized accomplishment
   "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
   performance 
   
5. 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"
   performance  public presentation