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.
The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.
The actual use of language in concrete situations by native speakers of a language, as opposed to the system of linguistic knowledge they possess (competence), cf. linguistic performance.
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
A live show or concert.
A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
A check in growth.
That which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing.
A special means of rushing the quarterback done to confuse the opposing team's offensive line.
A two-year-old whale, which, having been weaned, is lean and yields little blubber.
To check or hinder the growth or development of.
To perform a stunt.
To show off; to posture.