(philosophy, linguistics) A sentence or other linguistic expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something.

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

Poetry written for public performance rather than private reading.

plural of performance art

plural of performance bond

(business) Describing an organization or business strategy that stresses the importance of the performance of its individual employees and of its operating policies and systems

(art) The arts involving performance, such as dance, theatre, music, etc.

(organic chemistry) The simplest organic peracid H-CO-OOH that is used to cleave the disulfide links in peptides

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

An artist (musician, actor, painter, etc), who performs in a public place, usually for donated money.