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command performance

com·mand per·for·mance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-mand, -mahnd per-fawr-muh ns]
    • /kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd pərˈfɔr məns/
    • /kəˈmɑːnd pəˈfɔːməns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-mand, -mahnd per-fawr-muh ns]
    • /kəˈmænd, -ˈmɑnd pərˈfɔr məns/

Definitions of command performance words

  • countable noun command performance A command performance is a special performance of a play or show which is given for a head of state. 3
  • noun command performance a performance of a play, opera, etc, at the request of a ruler or of royalty 3
  • noun command performance a performance, as of a play, put on as for a ruler by command or request 3
  • noun command performance a performance of a play, opera, ballet, or the like, given at the request of a sovereign or head of state. 1
  • noun command performance (archaic) A dramatic, musical, or similar entertainment performed before a monarch or other head of state, especially in a circumstance where that ruler has requested or ordered the performance. 0
  • noun command performance (Idiomatic) (by extension) A task, activity, or other assignment which one undertakes in order to satisfy someone in authority, such as an employer. 0

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Origin of command performance

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Command performance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

command performance popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

command performance usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for command performance

noun command performance

  • premiere — movie: first showing
  • preview — an earlier or previous view.
  • sneak — to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
  • world premiere — the first public performance of a play, motion picture, musical work, etc.
  • first night — opening night.

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