ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Performing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Performing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of perform.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of perform.

More Meanings

  1. A performance.

Example Sentences

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.
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for performing

Depending on context, synonyms include playing, playacting, acting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include playacting, playing, acting, entertainer, scene, entertainment.

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