Show vs. Performance
Difference Between Show and Performance
Showverb
To cause or allow to be seen; display
showed us his tattoo.Performancenoun
The act of performing or the state of being performed.
Showverb
To display for sale, in exhibition, or in competition
showed her most recent paintings.Performancenoun
The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
Showverb
To permit access to (a house, for example) when offering for sale or rent.
Performancenoun
The way in which someone or something functions
The pilot rated the airplane's performance in high winds.Showverb
To conduct; guide
showed them to the table.Performancenoun
A presentation, especially a theatrical one, before an audience.
Showverb
To direct one's attention to; point out
showed them the city's historical sites.Performancenoun
Something performed; an accomplishment.
Showverb
To make evident or reveal (an emotion or condition, for example)
showed displeasure at his remark.a carpet that shows wear.Performancenoun
(Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
Showverb
To reveal (oneself) as in one's behavior or condition
The old boat showed itself to be seaworthy.Performancenoun
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
the performance of an undertaking or a dutyShowverb
To indicate; register
The altimeter showed that the plane was descending.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.
Showverb
To demonstrate by reasoning or procedure
showed that the hypothesis was wrong.a film that showed how to tune a piano.Performancenoun
(arts) A live show or concert.
Showverb
To demonstrate to by reasoning or procedure; inform or prove to
showed him how to fix the camera.showed her that it could really happen.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.Showverb
To grant; bestow
showed no mercy to the traitors.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 popularityShowverb
To be or become visible or evident
Concern showed in his face.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 performanceShowverb
(Slang) To make an appearance; show up
didn't show for her appointment.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 concertoShowverb
To be exhibited publicly
What's showing at the movie theater tonight?.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 standardsShowverb
To give a performance or present an exhibition
Which artist is showing in the gallery?.Performancenoun
any recognized accomplishment;
they admired his performance under stresswhen Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits aweShowverb
(Sports) To finish third or better in a horserace or dog race.
Shownoun
A display; a manifestation
made a show of strength.Shownoun
A trace or indication, as of oil in a well.
Shownoun
The discharge of bloody mucus from the vagina indicating the start of labor.
Shownoun
The first discharge of blood in menstruation.
Shownoun
A false appearance; a pretense
only a show of kindness.Shownoun
A striking appearance or display; a spectacle.
Shownoun
A pompous or ostentatious display.
Shownoun
Display or outward appearance
This antique tea service is just for show. His smile was for show.Shownoun
A public exhibition or entertainment.
Shownoun
An exposition for the display or demonstration of commercial products
an auto show.Shownoun
A usually competitive exhibition of domestic animals
won first place at the cat show.Shownoun
A radio or television program.
Shownoun
A movie.
Shownoun
A theatrical troupe or company.
Shownoun
(Informal) An affair or undertaking
ran the whole show.Shownoun
(Sports) Third place at the finish, as in a horserace.
Showverb
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
The car's dull finish showed years of neglect.All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.Showverb
(transitive) To bestow; to confer.
to show mercy; to show favour; (dialectal) show me the salt pleaseShowverb
(transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
Showverb
(transitive) To guide or escort.
Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.Showverb
(intransitive) To be visible, to be seen.
Your bald patch is starting to show.Showverb
To put in an appearance; show up.
We waited for an hour, but they never showed.Showverb
To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
Showverb
To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.Showverb
(obsolete) To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.
Shownoun
(countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
Shownoun
(countable) An exhibition of items.
art show;dog showShownoun
(countable) A demonstration.
show of forceShownoun
(countable) A broadcast program/programme.
radio show;television showShownoun
(countable) A movie.
Let's catch a show.Shownoun
(uncountable) Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)
The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.Shownoun
A project or presentation.
''Let's get on with the show.Let's get this show on the road.They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.Shownoun
The major leagues.
He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.Shownoun
A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
Shownoun
(obsolete) Semblance; likeness; appearance.
Shownoun
(medicine) A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.
Shownoun
a public exhibition of entertainment;
a remarkable show of skillShownoun
something intended to communicate a particular impression;
made a display of strengtha show of impatiencea good show of looking interestedShownoun
a public exhibition or entertainment;
they wanted to see some of the shows on BroadwayShownoun
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression;
they try to keep up appearancesthat ceremony is just for showShowverb
show or demonstrate something to an interested audience;
She shows her dogs frequentlyWe will demo the new software in WashingtonShowverb
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment;
The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compoundThe mathematician showed the validity of the conjectureShowverb
provide evidence for;
The blood test showed that he was the fatherHer behavior testified to her incompetenceShowverb
make visible or noticeable;
She showed her talent for cookingShow me your etchings, pleaseShowverb
show in, or as in, a picture;
This scene depicts country lifethe face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this paintingShowverb
give expression to;
She showed her disappointmentShowverb
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively;
I showed the customer the glove sectionHe pointed to the empty parking spacehe indicated his opponentsShowverb
make clear and visible;
The article revealed the policies of the governmentShowverb
be or become visible or noticeable;
His good upbringing really showsThe dirty side will showShowverb
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments;
The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zeroThe gauge read `empty'Showverb
give evidence of, as of records;
The diary shows his distress that eveningShowverb
show (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums;
The usher showed us to our seatsShowverb
finish third or better in a horse or dog race;
he bet $2 on number six to show
