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Performance Level

/pərˈfɔːr.məns ˈlɛv.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A measure of how well a task or activity is executed, often evaluated against a set standard.

    "The performance level of the students improved significantly after the new teaching methods were implemented."
  2. 2

    A specific tier or grade of achievement in a particular context, such as education or sports.

    "Athletes are often categorized by their performance level to ensure fair competition."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'performance' originates from the Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to complete', which evolved in the late Middle Ages. 'Level' comes from the Latin 'libra', meaning 'a balance', and has been used in English since the 14th century to denote a flat or even surface.

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