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Webster 1913 Edition
Performance
Per-form′ance
,Noun.
The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action;
as, the
. performance
of an undertaking of a dutyPromises are not binding where the
performance
is impossible. Paley.
2.
That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character.
“Her walking and other actual performances.” Shak.
“His musical performances.” Macaulay.
Syn. – Completion; consummation; execution; accomplishment; achievement; production; work; act; action; deed; exploit; feat.
Webster 1828 Edition
Performance
PERFORM'ANCE
,Noun.
1.
Action; deed; thing done.2.
The acting or exhibition of character on the state. Garrick was celebrated for his theatrical performances.3.
Composition; work written. Few of our comic performances give good examples.
4.
The acting or exhibition of feats; as performances of horsemanship.