Per*form"ance (?), n.
The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty.
Promises 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.
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