pəˈfɔ:məns n. 1 (usu. foll. by of) a
the act or process of performing or carrying
out. b the
execution or fulfilment (of a
duty etc.). 2 a
staging or
production (of a
drama,
piece of
music, etc.) (the
afternoon performance). 3 a person's
achievement under test conditions etc. (put up a
good performance). 4 colloq. a
fuss; a
scene; a
public exhibition (made
such a performance
about leaving). 5 a the capabilities of a
machine,
esp. a
car or
aircraft. b (attrib.) of
high capability (a performance car).