World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesPerformance
/pərˈfɔːr.məns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
An act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
"The band gave a brilliant live performance."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'performance' originates from the Middle English 'performen', which comes from the Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to complete'. The term evolved through the Latin 'performare', where 'per-' means 'through' and 'formare' means 'to form'. Over time, its meaning shifted from simply completing a task to encompassing the act of presenting a work, particularly in the arts.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Performance"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Performance" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
performance
Transliteration: performance
"La performance des acteurs était remarquable."
Leistung
Transliteration: Leistung
"Seine sportliche Leistung war hervorragend."
prestazione
Transliteration: prestazione
"La prestazione della squadra è stata eccellente."
actuación
Transliteration: actuación
"La actuación de la orquesta fue magnífica."
desempenho
Transliteration: desempenho
"O desempenho do computador é muito rápido."
प्रदर्शन
Transliteration: pradarshan
"उनका नृत्य प्रदर्शन बहुत अच्छा था।"
表现
Transliteration: biǎoxiàn
"他在这次考试中的表现很出色。"
공연
Transliteration: gong-yeon
"오늘 밤 음악회 공연이 기대됩니다."
パフォーマンス
Transliteration: pafōmansu
"彼女のパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its diverse sound and a focus on independent production.
To have guided or directed someone or something.
The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Performance"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.