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Performance synonyms
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administration
The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution.
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  1. The act or process of administering, especially the management of a government or large institution.
  2. The executive branch of a government.
  3. The activity of a government or state in the exercise of its powers and duties.
completion
(Football) A successful forward pass
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  1. (Football) A successful forward pass
  2. The act of completing, or finishing
  3. The act of completing or the state of being completed.
attainment
Anything attained, as an acquired skill; accomplishment
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  1. Anything attained, as an acquired skill; accomplishment
  2. That which is attained, or obtained by exertion; acquisition; acquirement.
  3. The act of attaining or the condition of being attained.
doing
Performance of an act:
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  1. Performance of an act:
  2. Actions, events, etc.
  3. A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.
achievement
Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:
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  1. Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:
  2. The act of achieving
  3. The process of achieving something:
accomplishment
An accomplishing or being accomplished; completion
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  1. An accomplishing or being accomplished; completion
  2. The act of accomplishing or the state of being accomplished; completion:
  3. The act of accomplishing; entire performance; completion; fulfillment; as, the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc.
execution
The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
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  1. The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
  2. The state of being executed.
  3. (Law) A writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
consummation
An end; conclusion; outcome
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  1. An end; conclusion; outcome
  2. The act of consummating; a fulfillment.
  3. A consummating or being consummated; completion; fulfillment
realization
The result of an artistic effort.
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  1. The result of an artistic effort.
  2. The act of realizing; an act of figuring out or becoming aware.
  3. The act of realizing or the condition of being realized.
fruition
The condition of bearing fruit.
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  1. The condition of bearing fruit.
  2. Enjoyment derived from use or possession.
  3. Realization of something desired or worked for; accomplishment:
production
Response to a request to produce in which items requested are put forth or given to opposing party. Response to a request to produce in which items requested are put forth or given to opposing party.
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  1. Response to a request to produce in which items requested are put forth or given to opposing party. Response to a request to produce in which items requested are put forth or given to opposing party.
  2. A work produced for the stage, screen, television, or radio.
  3. The making of a film or video, specif., the phase involving actual shooting
appearance
The look or outward aspect of a person or thing
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  1. The look or outward aspect of a person or thing
  2. A superficial aspect; a semblance:
  3. The act or an instance of coming into public view:
rehearsal
A practice performance of a play, concert, etc., or of part of it, in preparation for a public or formal performance
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  1. A practice performance of a play, concert, etc., or of part of it, in preparation for a public or formal performance
  2. The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done
  3. A session of practice for a performance, as of a play.
exhibition
The act or fact of exhibiting
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  1. The act or fact of exhibiting
  2. (Brit.) A sum of money awarded by a school or university to help support a student
  3. A public show or display, as of art, industrial products, athletic feats, etc.
offering
A presentation made to a deity as an act of religious worship or sacrifice; an oblation.
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  1. A presentation made to a deity as an act of religious worship or sacrifice; an oblation.
  2. A contribution or gift, especially one made at a religious service.
  3. The act of making an offer
representation
A description, account, or statement of facts, allegations, or arguments, esp. one intended to influence action, persuade hearers, make protest, etc.
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  1. A description, account, or statement of facts, allegations, or arguments, esp. one intended to influence action, persuade hearers, make protest, etc.
  2. A statement of fact made with the purpose of getting someone to become party to a transaction or contract. See also misrepresentation. A statement of fact made with the purpose of getting someone to become party to a transaction or contract. See also misrepresentation.
  3. The production or performance of a play, etc.
pageant
An elaborate public dramatic presentation that usually depicts a historical or traditional event.
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  1. An elaborate public dramatic presentation that usually depicts a historical or traditional event.
  2. An elaborate drama, often staged outdoors, celebrating a historical event or presenting the history of a community
  3. (Historical) An individual scene in a medieval mystery play
burlesque
A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
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  1. A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
  2. A literary or dramatic work that makes fun of something, often by means of outlandish exaggeration.
  3. Any broadly comic or satirical imitation, as of a writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; parody
spectacle
A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
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  1. A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
  2. Something like a pair of eyeglasses in shape, use, etc.
  3. A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior:
review
An exercise for use in restudying material.
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  1. An exercise for use in restudying material.
  2. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
  3. A critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
revue
A type of musical show consisting of loosely connected skits, songs, and dances, often parodying topical matters
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  1. A type of musical show consisting of loosely connected skits, songs, and dances, often parodying topical matters
opera
(Music) The score for such a work.
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  1. (Music) The score for such a work.
  2. The score, libretto, or performance of such a play
  3. A play having all or most of its text set to music, with arias, recitatives, choruses, duets, trios, etc. sung to orchestral accompaniment, usually characterized by elaborate costuming, scenery, and choreography
masque
A masked ball
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  1. A masked ball
  2. A dramatic composition written for such an entertainment, usually in verse
  3. A form of dramatic entertainment popular among the English aristocracy during the 16th and 17th cent., usually based on a mythical or allegorical theme and featuring lavish costumes, scenery, music, dancing, etc.: originally it contained no dialogue
play
Activity engaged in for amusement or recreation; sport, games, etc.; often, specif., the natural activities of children
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  1. Activity engaged in for amusement or recreation; sport, games, etc.; often, specif., the natural activities of children
  2. Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color:
  3. Action, motion, or use:
drama
Theatrical plays of a particular kind or period:
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  1. Theatrical plays of a particular kind or period:
  2. A serious narrative work or program for television, radio, or the cinema.
  3. A literary composition that tells a story, usually of human conflict, by means of dialogue and action to be performed by actors; play; now often specif., any play that is not a comedy
concert
Unity achieved by mutual communication of views, ideas, and opinions:
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  1. Unity achieved by mutual communication of views, ideas, and opinions:
  2. A program of vocal or instrumental music, usually one in which a number of musicians perform together
  3. (Uncountable) Agreement in a design or plan; union formed by mutual communication of opinions and views; accordance in a scheme; harmony; simultaneous action.
exhibit
A document or thing introduced as evidence in court, or attached to a contract or to a motion. A document or thing introduced as evidence in court, or attached to a contract or to a motion.
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  1. A document or thing introduced as evidence in court, or attached to a contract or to a motion. A document or thing introduced as evidence in court, or attached to a contract or to a motion.
  2. A show; display; presentation
  3. (Law) Something marked for identification with the purpose of being introduced as evidence:
display
(Biochemistry) An in vitro method by which genetically engineered proteins are placed on the surface of a biological entity (such as a bacteriophage, yeast, or ribosome) so that the properties of these proteins and those they bind to can be analyzed and manipulated for research purposes.
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  1. (Biochemistry) An in vitro method by which genetically engineered proteins are placed on the surface of a biological entity (such as a bacteriophage, yeast, or ribosome) so that the properties of these proteins and those they bind to can be analyzed and manipulated for research purposes.
  2. (--- Zoology) A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.
  3. A device, such as a television or computer monitor, that displays an image by converting a video signal into visible form.
special
A single TV program, not part of a regular series
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  1. A single TV program, not part of a regular series
  2. A single television production that features a specific work, a given topic, or a particular performer.
  3. A special person or thing; specif., a special train, edition, sale offer or item, etc.
unfulfillment (antonym)
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    discharge
    A debtor’s release from a debt upon payment in full or upon adjudication of bankruptcy; the release of an inmate from prison; the termination of an employee; the act of releasing jurors from any further obligation, upon the giving of a verdict or the settlement or dismissal of the trial in which they serve. A debtor’s release from a debt upon payment in full or upon adjudication of bankruptcy; the release of an inmate from prison; the termination of an employee; the act of releasing jurors from any further obligation, upon the giving of a verdict or the settlement or dismissal of the trial in which they serve.
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    1. A debtor’s release from a debt upon payment in full or upon adjudication of bankruptcy; the release of an inmate from prison; the termination of an employee; the act of releasing jurors from any further obligation, upon the giving of a verdict or the settlement or dismissal of the trial in which they serve. A debtor’s release from a debt upon payment in full or upon adjudication of bankruptcy; the release of an inmate from prison; the termination of an employee; the act of releasing jurors from any further obligation, upon the giving of a verdict or the settlement or dismissal of the trial in which they serve.
    2. A flowing out or pouring forth; emission; secretion:
    3. A discharging or being discharged
    execution
    The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
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    1. The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
    2. (Law) A writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
    3. A putting to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence
    prosecution
    The institution and conduct of a legal proceeding:
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    1. The institution and conduct of a legal proceeding:
    2. The State as the party that institutes and carries on criminal proceedings in court
    3. A pursuing of a lawsuit or a criminal trial; the party pursuing a criminal prosecution; the carrying out of any activity or plan. A pursuing of a lawsuit or a criminal trial; the party pursuing a criminal prosecution; the carrying out of any activity or plan.
    execution
    The manner of doing or producing something, as of performing a piece of music or a role in a play
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    1. The manner of doing or producing something, as of performing a piece of music or a role in a play
    2. (Law) A writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
    3. The manner, style, or result of performance:
    interpretation
    The act or result of interpreting; explanation, meaning, translation, exposition, etc.
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    1. The act or result of interpreting; explanation, meaning, translation, exposition, etc.
    2. A performer's distinctive personal version of a song, dance, piece of music, or role; a rendering.
    3. The expression of a person's conception of a work of art, a topic, etc. through acting, playing, writing, criticizing, etc.
    reading
    The specific form of a particular passage in a text:
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    1. The specific form of a particular passage in a text:
    2. A value indicated by a measuring device.
    3. A meeting where written material is read aloud.
    realization
    The act of realizing; an act of figuring out or becoming aware.
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    1. The act of realizing; an act of figuring out or becoming aware.
    2. The result of an artistic effort.
    3. A transformation of non-monetary assets into cash; a transaction such as a property sale that impacts upon the taxpayer’s wealth to the extent that it may trigger the imposition of an income tax. If the tax is, in fact, imposed, the transaction is said to be recognized. See also recognition. A transformation of non-monetary assets into cash; a transaction such as a property sale that impacts upon the taxpayer’s wealth to the extent that it may trigger the imposition of an income tax. If the tax is, in fact, imposed, the transaction is said to be recognized. See also recognition.
    rendering
    A drawing in perspective of a proposed structure.
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    1. A drawing in perspective of a proposed structure.
    2. The act of one who renders
    3. An interpretation or rendition
    rendition
    A performance or interpretation (of a piece of music, a role, etc.)
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    1. A performance or interpretation (of a piece of music, a role, etc.)
    2. Translation between languages, or between forms of a language; a translated text or work. [from 17th c.]
    3. The transfer of a prisoner or suspect from one country to another, often to avoid legal restrictions on interrogation or prosecution.
    behavior
    One of these actions. Certain animal behaviors (such as nest building) result from instinct , while others (such as hunting) must be learned.
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    1. One of these actions. Certain animal behaviors (such as nest building) result from instinct , while others (such as hunting) must be learned.
    2. The manner in which a physical system, such as a gas, subatomic particle, or ecosystem, acts or functions, especially under specified conditions.
    3. The actions displayed by an organism in response to its environment.
    functioning
    Manner by which something functions; the workings.
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    1. Manner by which something functions; the workings.
    2. Action of the verb function.
    operation
    An instance or method of efficient, productive activity:
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    1. An instance or method of efficient, productive activity:
    2. (Mathematics) A process or action, such as addition, substitution, transposition, or differentiation, performed in a specified sequence and in accordance with specific rules.
    3. The condition of being in action or at work
    reaction
    (Chem.) The mutual action of substances undergoing chemical change
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    1. (Chem.) The mutual action of substances undergoing chemical change
    2. A movement back to a former or less advanced condition, stage, etc.; esp., such a movement or tendency in economics or politics; extreme conservatism
    3. An action that results directly from or counteracts another action, especially the change in a body's motion as a result of a force applied to it. Some reactions counteract forces and are not readily apparent. When an object rests on a surface, such as a table, for example, the downward force it applies to the surface is counteracted by an equal but upwards force, or reaction, applied by the surface.
    working
    The process of forming or shaping something
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    1. The process of forming or shaping something
    2. A part of a mine, quarry, etc. where work is or has been done
    3. The act or process of a person or thing that works
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      • A performance of one of the plays is given annually.

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      • I repeated this performance several times.

      • They applauded all his tricks and at the end of the performance begged him earnestly not to go away again and leave them.

      • Your performance on the couch makes me think you're not above taking what you want, either, she reminded him.

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