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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /
NOUN
accomplishment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achievement act conduct work
STRONG
administration attainment completion consummation discharge enforcement execution exploit feat fruition fulfillment pursuance realization
WEAK
carrying-out doing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
failure
STRONG
disregard neglect unfulfillment
WEAK
direction ineffectualness inefficiency
NOUN
acting, depiction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act appearance behavior concert dance display drama opera play portrayal presentation production show
STRONG
ballet burlesque business ceremony custom exhibition gig interpretation matinee offering pageant recital rehearsal representation review revue rigmarole rite set special spectacle stunt to-do
WEAK
stage show
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hiding reality
WEAK
direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency
NOUN
efficiency
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action conduct operation practice
STRONG
efficacy exercise functioning pursuit running working
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inaction
STRONG
uselessness
WEAK
direction failure ineffectualness inefficiency

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Looking at its historical stock performance over the past 10 years, Intel has closed down an average of 2.7% the day after a rise of more than 10%, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Rivian said that its performance was driven by its deliveries in the March quarter, which came in below expectations but marked a 20% year-over-year increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

This year the Russian team is due to exhibit a performance with sound called The Tree is Rooted in the Sky, although some reports have suggested that public access might be restricted.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq had their best monthly performance since November and April 2020, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For some reason, though, my performance today is like my baseball tryout—slow, sloppy, and hard to watch.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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