(archaic) A dramatic, musical, or similar entertainment performed before a monarch or other head of state, especially in a circumstance where that ruler has requested or ordered the performance.

Measure of recorded or expected ability of a building structure to sustain its due functions during and after earthquakes

(law) A contractor's bond, guaranteeing that the contractor will perform the contract and providing that, in the event of default, the surety may complete the contract or pay damages up to the bond limit.

(art) A form of art in which the artist creates a live performance, often using a variety of media.

Poetry written for public performance rather than private reading.

(business) A measurement of performance, often financial performance, either against peers or against a predetermined target.

The process of ensuring that organisational goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner.

(music) A performance of an opera or similar piece without the normal dramatic action, or of a religious piece without the accompanying liturgy

plural of command performance

(law) A legal remedy in which the court orders a party to perform a specific act, such as fulfilling the terms of a contract.