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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.
A performance is an act or process of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Performance has evolved globally, from ancient rituals to modern artistic expressions. Expanding the article with historical and cultural perspectives would improve its scope.
Ancient & Classical Theater: Rooted in rituals (Egyptian passion plays, Indigenous storytelling), early performances led to Greek tragedy, Sanskrit drama, and Chinese opera. Medieval & Early Modern Performance: Includes mystery plays in Europe, Commedia dell’arte in Italy, and Kabuki & Noh in Japan. Contemporary & Political Performance: Modern forms include agitprop theater, Forum Theater, and performance art as activism. By highlighting global traditions, the article would better reflect performance as a universal human expression shaped by history and culture.
English
Alternative forms
- performaunce (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle English parfourmaunce; equivalent to perform + -ance.
Pronunciation
- enPR: pər-fôrʹ-məns
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): [pəˈfɔː.məns]
- (General American, Canada) IPA(key): [pɚˈfɔɹ.məns]
- (General Australian) IPA(key): [pəˈfoː.məns]
- Hyphenation: per‧for‧mance
Noun
performance (countable and uncountable,
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