(n)the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it, Syn.carrying into action, execution, carrying out
(n)a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance, Syn.surety bond
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Promises are not binding where the performance is impossible. Paley. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ちほう(P);じかた, chihou (P); jikata](n, adj-no) (1) area; locality; district; region; province; (2) countryside; rural area; (3) coast (esp. as seen from the water); (4) (じかた only) person singing ballads in noh; person in charge of music in a Japanese dance performance; (P)#416[Add to Longdo]