A measure of how well or poorly a particular subject is doing in an area. For example, how efficiently tasks are being completed based on the time, resources, and finances used.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
performance (noun)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
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
performance (noun)1.
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
SYNONYMS:
interpretation, performance, reading, rendition, versionRELATED WORDS:
adaptation, reworking, variation2.
the doing of an action
SYNONYMS:
accomplishment, achievement, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment ( fulfilment), implementation, performance, perpetration, prosecution, pursuanceRELATED WORDS:
dispatch, expedition; administration, direction, handling, management; application, operation, practice ( practise)Effectiveness, efficacy, success, potency, efficiency, productivity, output, capability, competence, proficiency, adeptness, skill, performance, capacity, potential, ability, power, functionality, utility, usefulness, value, merit, worth, benefit, advantage, gain, yield, result, outcome, accomplishment, achievement, fulfillment