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performance

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/pərˈfɔːrməns/ · per-form-ance

The act of performing a task, duty, or function.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of performing a task, duty, or function.

کسی کام، فرض یا فعالیت کو انجام دینے کا عمل۔

کارکردگی

kaarkardagi

Formal: عملدرآمد

Synonyms

executionpresentationshowingاجراپیشکشظاہر کرنا

Antonyms

failureinactivityinactionناکامیغفلتعدم عمل

Common Collocations

  • high performance
  • performance art
  • performance evaluation

Example Sentences

The performance of the orchestra was outstanding.

آرکسٹرا کی کارکردگی شاندار تھی۔

Orchestra ki kaarkardagi shaandaar thi.

She is known for her exceptional performance in the lead role.

وہ مرکزی کردار میں اپنی غیر معمولی کارکردگی کے لئے مشہور ہے۔

Woh markazi kirdar mein apni ghair mamooli kaarkardagi ke liye mashhoor hai.

He received an award for his performance in the play.

اُسے کھیل میں اپنی کارکردگی پر ایک انعام ملا۔

Use khel mein apni kaarkardagi par ek inaam mila.

Easily Confused With

preformance:Performance refers to the act of executing a task, while 'preformance' is not a recognized English word.

Word Family

perform
verbانجام دینا
performer
nounکارکردگی کرنے والا
performing
adjectiveاجرا کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a theater performance where actors perform on stage.

Imagine a stage with bright lights and actors performing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بہت خوب ہے جو ادا کیا ہے زندگی کے اس ڈرامے میں، مرنے کے بعد پتہ چلتا ہے کہ کیا کیا اور کیوں کیا۔

Bohat khoob hai jo ada kiya hai zindagi ke is drama mein, Marne ke baad pata chalta hai ke kya kya aur kyun kiya.

It is remarkable what has been performed in this play of life; only after death does one realize what was done and why.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کسی بھی کام کی کارکردگی سے ہی سب کچھ معلوم ہوتا ہے۔

Kisi bhi kaam ki kaarkardagi se hi sab kuch maloom hota hai.

The performance of any task reveals everything.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "parfomance" — a carrying out, execution

First known use: 14th century

The word entered the English language in the late 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'parfomance' which means to carry out or accomplish.