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performance

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

Performance is how well someone does a job, task, or activity.
💡 Don't confuse "performance" with "perform," which is the verb form.

Example Sentences

How was your performance in the school play yesterday ?
The performance was really good , and everyone enjoyed it .
The teacher praised her performance in the school play .
The team's performance was not good in the last match .

Word in Context

Yesterday I watched my friend's performance in the school hall . He was nervous at the start , but he spoke clearly and smiled at the people watching . The teacher said his hard practice had improved his performance and that he should be proud . After the show we said 'Well done' to him and walked home together .

Common Phrases

good performance improve performance performance review

Synonyms

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