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I. per·for·mance [pəˈfɔ:mən(t)s, Am pɚˈfɔ:rm-] N

1. performance:

performance (entertaining, showing)
Vorführung f <-, -en>
performance of a play, opera, ballet, symphony
Aufführung f <-, -en>
performance of a part
Darstellung f <-, -en>
performance of a song, musical piece
Darbietung f <-, -en>
performance (show, event)
Vorstellung f <--, -en>
farewell performance
Abschiedsvorstellung f
to put on a performance of a play
ein Stück aufführen
a very creditable performance
eine ganz akzeptable Vorstellung
to give a performance
eine Vorstellung geben
to avoid a repeat performance fig
eine Wiederholung vermeiden

2. performance (capability, effectiveness):

performance
Leistung f <-, -en>
the poor performance of the shares on the stock market
das schlechte Abschneiden der Aktien an der Börse
to give a good/poor performance
eine starke/schwache Leistung zeigen

3. performance no pl (execution):

the performance of sth
die Ausführung einer S. gen
the performance of a duty/task
die Erfüllung einer Pflicht/Aufgabe
in the performance of one's duty
in Ausübung seiner Pflicht
the performance of services
die Erbringung von Dienstleistungen

4. performance inf (fuss):

performance
Theater nt <-s> kein pl fig pej inf
what a performance!
was für ein Theater! inf fig pej
he repeated his performance at dinner
beim Essen benahm er sich wieder genauso daneben
to get a visa for that country is quite a performance
es ist ein ziemlicher Akt, für dieses Land ein Visum zu bekommen

5. performance Brit inf (difficult job):

to be quite/such a performance
eine Heidenarbeit sein inf

6. performance LING:

performance
Performanz f <-, -en> spec

7. performance FIN:

performance
Wertentwicklung f <-, -en>
performance
Wertbewegung f

II. per·for·mance [pəˈfɔ:mən(t)s, Am pɚˈfɔ:rm-] N modifier

performance (evaluation, problem, results):

performance
Leistungs-
performance bonus
Leistungsprämie f
performance statistics of a car
Leistungsmerkmale pl eines Autos
performance test
Eignungstest m <-(e)s, -s>

eve·ning per·ˈfor·mance N

evening performance
Abendvorstellung f <-, -en>

high-per·ˈfor·mance ADJ attr

high-performance
Hochleistungs-

ˈben·efit per·for·mance N

benefit performance
Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung f <-, -en>

com·mand per·ˈform·ance N CINE, THEAT

command performance
[königliche] Galavorstellung f (auf besonderen Wunsch hin)

ˈearn·ings per·for·mance N

earnings performance
Ertragsentwicklung f <-, -en>
earnings performance
Gewinnentwicklung f

per·ˈfor·mance re·port N

performance report
Leistungsbericht m <-(e)s, -e>
to write [or put together] a performance report on sth
einen Leistungsbericht über etw acc schreiben

per·ˈfor·mance share N STOCKEX

performance share
Aktie f mit potenziell hohem Wertgewinn

per·ˈfor·mance rat·ing N

performance rating
Leistungsbewertung f

per·ˈfor·mance-en·hanc·ing ADJ attr

performance-enhancing drugs, substances:

performance-enhancing
leistungssteigernd nach n
performance-enhancing
zur Leistungsverbesserung

PONS Banking, Finance and Insurance Dictionary

performance N ACCOUNT

performance (messbares Resultat)
Leistung f

performance N INV-FIN

performance
Wertentwicklung f
performance
Wertbewegung f
performance
Performance f

performance N ECON LAW

performance (von Leistungen)
Erfüllung f
performance (von Leistungen)
Erbringung f

price performance N FINMKT

price performance
Kursverlauf m

performance method N REAL EST

performance method (Methode zur Wertermittlung von Immobilien)
Ertragsverfahren nt

overall performance N FINMKT

overall performance
Gesamtperformance f
overall performance
Gesamtergebnis nt

gross performance N CTRL

gross performance
Gesamtleistung f

performance pressure N FINMKT

performance pressure (Wertsteigerungsdruck)
Performance-Druck m

performance guarantee N ECON LAW

performance guarantee
Erfüllungsgarantie f
performance guarantee
Performance Guarantee f

performance component N CTRL

performance component
Erfolgskomponente f

Klett Biology Glossary

performance-enhancing drug [pəˈfɔːmənsɪnˈhɑːsɪŋˌdrʌɡ] N

performance-enhancing drug
leistungssteigernde Droge

PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"

English
English
German
German

indicators of performance THEOR MODEL, APPRAIS

indicators of performance
Effektivitätsangaben

performance and service quality PUBL TRANS

performance and service quality
Angebot (ÖPNV)
German
German
English
English
Betriebsablauf PUBL TRANS
performance
Angebot PUBL TRANS
performance and service quality
Effektivitätsangaben
indicators of performance

GEA Glossary of Refrigeration Technology

Leistungsverhalten
performance
optimales Leistungsverhalten
optimum performance
Leistungsziffer
coefficient of performance

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

she really puts passion into her performance
sie steckt viel Leidenschaftlichkeit in ihren Vortrag
bei der Aufführung darf nicht geraucht werden
smoking is not permitted during the performance
bei einer Aufführung mitwirken
to be involved in a performance/play
die Aufführung eines Musikstücks
the performance of a piece of music
mein lieber Schwan! eine reife Leistung!
oh, damn inf [it]! what a performance!

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

Various studies have not indicated that they have a performance-enhancing effect.
en.wikipedia.org
He told people which players used performance-enhancing drugs.
en.wikipedia.org
When the use of performance-enhancing drugs became an issue, the gap between the sports media and the players whom they covered widened further.
en.wikipedia.org
He claimed, in a 2011 interview, to have started using performance-enhancing drugs at the age of 25, when he was a 1500 metres runner.
en.wikipedia.org
Ye has never tested positive of any performance-enhancing drugs.
en.wikipedia.org

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The performance of a French magician in 1769 for the Austrian empress Maria Theresia did little to impress him.
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www.hnf.de
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Die Vorführung eines französischen Zauberers 1769 vor der österreichischen Kaiserin Maria Theresia hielt Wolfgang von Kempelen für wenig beeindruckend.
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www.hnf.de
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During this time every Wednesday at 20 o' clock and every Sunday at 10.45 o' clock concerts and performances take place below the pavilion of the old spa park (incase of bad weather it takes place in the Wehratalhalle).
www.todtmoos.de
[...]
Denn während dieser Zeit finden jeden Mittwoch um 20 Uhr und jeden Sonntag um 10.45 Uhr Konzerte und Vorführungen unterm Pavillon des Alten Kurparks statt (bei schlechtem Wetter in der Wehratalhalle).
www.todtmoos.de
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The fair will be accompanied by technical conferences and seminars, performances and presentations of exhibitors, workshops and competitions.
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www.jerid.cz
[...]
Die Messe wird von Fachkonferenzen und Seminare, Vorführungen und Präsentationen der Aussteller, Workshops und Wettbewerben begleitet werden.
[...]
www.jerid.cz
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The site also allows you to synchronize your score with a YouTube video, so you can have an animated score follow along with any recorded performance.
[...]
musescore.org
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Die Site erlaubt es auch Ihre Partituren mit einem YouTube Video zu synchronisieren, so dass Sie eine animierte Partitur zusammen mit einer aufgenommen Vorführung haben können.
[...]
musescore.org
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Performances of the Vegas Bellagio fountains take place every half hour on Mondays through Fridays from 3pm till 8pm, and every 15 minutes from 8pm until 12am.
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www.vegasred.com
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Die Vorführungen der Vegas Bellagio Fountains finden von Montag bis Freitag jede halbe Stunde ab 15:00 bis 20:00 Uhr statt und von 20:00 bis 24:00 Uhr jede 15 Minuten.
[...]
www.vegasred.com

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