PERFORMANCE

n. 1 execution, completion, bringing off or about, accomplishment, effectuation, carrying out, discharge, dispatch, conduct, carrying-on, doing, fulfilment The soldiers acquitted themselves nobly in the performance of their duties 2 show, exhibition, exhibit, play, playing, engagement, act, appearance, Colloq gig She does three performances nightly at the Blue Angel 3 playing, acting, interpretation, presentation, portrayal His performance in the courtroom scene was outstanding 4 behaviour, conduct, deportment, demeanour Her performance in the pub last night was outrageous 5 scene, show, exhibition, display The lad put on quite a performance till threatened with punishment by the headmaster