Performance vs. Efficacy

Performance vs. Efficacy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Performance and Efficacy

Performancenoun

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

the performance of an undertaking or a duty

Efficacynoun

Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.

Performancenoun

That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.

Efficacynoun

Degree of ability to produce a desired effect.

Performancenoun

(arts) A live show or concert.

Efficacynoun

capacity or power to produce a desired effect;

concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
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Performancenoun

The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.

Better performance means more work accomplished in shorter time and/or using fewer resources.

Performancenoun

a dramatic or musical entertainment;

they listened to ten different performancesthe play ran for 100 performancesthe frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity

Performancenoun

the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it;

they criticised his performance as mayorexperience generally improves performance

Performancenoun

the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment;

we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsalan inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto

Performancenoun

process or manner of functioning or operating;

the power of its engine determine its operationthe plane's operation in high windsthey compared the cooking performance of each oventhe jet's performance conformed to high standards

Performancenoun

any recognized accomplishment;

they admired his performance under stresswhen Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe
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