performance — [ pɛrfɔrmɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1839; mot angl. , de l a. fr. parformance (XVIe), de parformer « accomplir, exécuter » 1 ♦ Résultat chiffré obtenu dans une compétition (par un cheval, un athlète). Les performances d un champion. Performance homologuée.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Network performance — refers to the service quality of a telecommunications product as seen by the customer. It should not be seen merely as an attempt to get more through the network. The following list gives examples of Network Performance measures for a circuit… … Wikipedia
Statute of limitations — A statute of limitations is a statute in a common law legal system that sets forth the maximum period of time, after certain events, that legal proceedings based on those events may be initiated. In civil law systems, similar provisions are… … Wikipedia
High Performance File System — infobox filesystem name = HPFS full name = High Performance File System developer = Microsoft introduction os = OS/2 1.2 introduction date = November 1989 partition id = 0x07 (MBR) directory struct = B+ tree file struct = B+ tree bad blocks… … Wikipedia
musical performance — Introduction step in the musical process during which musical ideas are realized and transmitted to a listener. In Western music, performance is most commonly viewed as an interpretive art, though it is not always merely that. A performer… … Universalium
Pay for performance (healthcare) — Pay for performance is an emerging movement in health insurance (initially in Britain and United States). Providers under this arrangement are rewarded for meeting pre established targets for delivery of healthcare services. This is a fundamental … Wikipedia
Use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport — The use of performance enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term doping , particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance.… … Wikipedia
WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty — International A treaty adopted in 1996 by member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that fulfills a function similar to the WIPO Copyright Treaty ( … Law dictionary
Adjusted Peak Performance — (APP) is a metric introduced by the U.S. Department of Commerce s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to more accurately predict the suitability of a computing system to complex computational problems, specifically those used in simulating… … Wikipedia
human performance — Human capabilities and limitations that have an impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations (ICAO) … Aviation dictionary
Sonar — This article is about underwater sound propagation. For atmospheric sounding, see SODAR. For other uses, see Sonar (disambiguation) … Wikipedia