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Performing

/pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of perform.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of perform
  2. A performance.

Example Sentences

The greatest recovery was recorded by London Overground, where the level of journeys was at 55.9% of that recorded two years previously. ScotRail (32.2%) was the lowest-performing operator.
Yet the misfortune of his life, his vast attempts but most inadequate performings, failing to accomplish any one masterpiece, seems to mark the closing of an era.

Synonyms for performing

Antonyms for performing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does performing mean?

Performing means present participle and gerund of perform.

What is a synonym for performing?

Common synonyms include playing, playacting, acting.

What is the opposite of performing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use performing in a sentence?

The greatest recovery was recorded by London Overground, where the level of journeys was at 55.9% of that recorded two years previously. ScotRail (32.2%) was the lowest-performing operator.

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