Per‐form″ance (?), n. The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty.
Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. Paley.
2. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character. “Her walking and other actual performances.” Shak. “His musical performances.” Macaulay.
Syn. — Completion; consummation; execution; accomplishment; achievement; production; work; act; action; deed; exploit; feat.