performance
/pərˈfɔr·məns/ n [U] (DOING)Definition
› the act of doing something, such as your job: If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability insurance. › Performance also refers to how well an activity or job is done: With a record of 2 wins and 3 defeats, the team’s performance has been disappointing.
(Definition of performance n (DOING) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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