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perf

perf

8.3
A public show like a concert or play
  • noun
  • /pɜrf/
  • Informal
translation icon : actuación
  • So pretty much ML perf has is the, is the way you measure machine learning performance and, and it didn't exist even two years ago.

Examples

  • You realize Angel is pitching a perf--

    The Perfect Game (2009)

  • I told you, it was a perf...

    The Bride (1985)

  • Jimmy: "Jimmy Morris, "with another masterf ul pitching perf ormance, "well on his way to another World Series title."

    The Rookie (2002)

  • The concert last night was an incredible perf that everyone enjoyed.

  • She gave an unforgettable perf at the school talent show, showcasing her singing skills.

  • They discussed the highlights of the band's latest perf during their live interview.

Synonyms

show
vsperf
∞ 1.0

An event like a play or concert that people watch

is the informal spoken abbreviation for that kind of event
performance
vsperf
539 2.7

A live show of a play, concert, or dance for an audience

is the informal short form used in speech for such public presentations
production
vsperf
156 3.7

A performance of a play, film, or show for an audience

focuses on the public event rather than the behind-the-scenes work
gig
vsperf
139 3.5

A performance by musicians or entertainers at a venue

is broader and used for any public concert or presentation rather than only music

How Impressive

spectacle
68 4.2
production
156 3.7
perf
  • Informal
8.3
show
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

perf singular
perfs plural

Etymology

Perf can also mean a short form of performance, which is a public show or presentation like a concert or play and means 'a show'. So getting tickets for a band's perf means going to their show.