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formal performance

/ˌfɔːrməl pərˈfɔːməns/ · for·mal per·for·mance
noun
  1. A presentation or exhibition of a formal nature, often involving music, dance, or theater. The university's formal performance of 'Hamlet' was a sold-out event.
  2. A formal display of skills or talents, such as a recital or a demonstration. The magician's formal performance of the levitation trick left the audience amazed.
noun
  1. A formal act or ceremony, such as a wedding or a graduation. The formal performance of the marriage vows was a beautiful and emotional moment.
Did you know? The term 'formal performance' is often used in academic and professional settings to describe a presentation or exhibition of a formal nature, but it can also be used in more casual contexts, such as a wedding or a graduation.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 10, 2026