performance | |
1. n. The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action. | |
the performance of an undertaking or a duty | |
2. n. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character. | |
3. n. (arts) A live show or concert. | |
4. n. The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc. | |
Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources. | |