Performance vs Underperformer - What's the difference?
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The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
*{{quote-book, year=1959, author=(Georgette Heyer), title=(The Unknown Ajax), chapter=1
, passage=Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.}}
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.
A live show or concert.
(computer science) The amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system compared to the time and resources used.
One who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock
*{{quote-news, 1986, June 24, Donna Stef Hansard, Lord & Taylor Parent Firm Undecided About May Offer, Dallas News
, passage="Any underperformer in this business is vulnerable as a takeover," Raiff said.}}
As nouns the difference between performance and underperformer
is that performance is the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action while underperformer is one who or that which underperforms, having performance that is below average or below expectations; often specifically a company or stock.performance
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Alternative forms
* performaunceNoun
(en noun)Usage notes
* Adjectives often applied to "performance": high, poor, improved, superior, excellent, good, peak, top, optimal, low, economic, academic, financial, musical, human, environmental, vocal, cognitive, dynamic, organizational, historical, physical, social, mechanical, electrical, mental, macroeconomic.Derived terms
* command performanceHyponyms
* play * show * movie * concertunderperformer
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