performance

noun5

1. •
   The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

   • Though the result wasn't what we were hoping for, I have to commend the performance of the team, never giving up until the end.
2. •
   That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.
3. •
   A live show or concert.

   • The band played a mix of old and new songs during their 90-minute performance.
   • We saw the whole ballet performance from the front row.
4. •
   the amount of good work that someone or something does for the time and effort used

   • Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources.
5. •
   The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as opposed to the system of linguistic knowledge they possess (competence), cf. linguistic performance.