performance

• Substantivo que designa a ação de apresentar uma peça, um show, um concerto ou outra forma de entretenimento, bem como a execução de uma tarefa ou função.

A noun referring to the act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment, or the execution of a task or function.

1. Entertainment showA2formal

   An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment before an audience.

   Espetáculo

   • The theater performance was sold out.
   • She gave a stunning performance on the piano.
   • The dance performance lasted two hours.

   Sinônimosactconcertgigplaypresentationproductionrecitalshowspectacle

2. How well something worksB1formal

   The manner in which someone or something functions, operates, or executes a task.

   Desempenho

   • The car's performance on the highway was excellent.
   • Employee performance is reviewed annually.
   • The computer's performance improved after the upgrade.

   Sinônimosbehaviorexecutionfunctioningoperationworking

3. Achievement or accomplishmentB1formal

   An action or achievement considered in terms of its effectiveness or success.

   Desempenho

   • His academic performance earned him a scholarship.
   • The team's performance in the tournament was outstanding.
   • She was praised for her performance in the exam.

   Sinônimosaccomplishmentachievementattainmentcompletionconductexecutionfulfillmentimplementationoperationrealization

   Antônimosfailureincompetenceineffectivenessineptitude