n.
Pronunciation: p ə (r)- ' fo ̇ r-m ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : the execution of an action b : something accomplished : DEED , FEAT
2 : the fulfillment of a claim, promise, or request : IMPLEMENTATION
3 a : the action of representing a character in a play b : a public presentation or exhibition <a benefit performance >
4 a : the ability to perform : EFFICIENCY b : the manner in which a mechanism performs <engine performance >
5 : the manner of reacting to stimuli : BEHAVIOR
6 : the linguistic behavior of an individual : PAROLE also : the ability to speak a certain language ― compare COMPETENCE 3