exceptional performance

collocation in English

meaningsofexceptionalandperformance

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exceptional
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/us
/ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, ...
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performance
noun
uk
/pəˈfɔː.məns/us
/pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or ...
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(Definition ofexceptionalandperformancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thus, theexceptionalperformancein the novel name mapping task reflects the widespread operation of at least one of the lexical principles.
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Special bonuses are used to rewardexceptionalperformancein particularly demanding tasks or situations.
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Civil servants promoting the programme of deregulation are eligible for payments under a departmental scheme which allows the award of special bonuses forexceptionalperformance.
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They allow us to examine ways in which the finance system can encourageexceptionalperformance.
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It is a fighter with a multi-role capability and hasexceptionalperformancein both air combat and ground attack roles.
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What is particularly interesting is the use of aluminium, which enables a higher power/weight ratio to be achieved and gives anexceptionalperformance.
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I congratulate his region on itsexceptionalperformance.
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Bury primary schools have been in the top 10 for the past three years at key stage 2, which is anexceptionalperformance.
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The prospect of jet bomber aircraft ofexceptionalperformanceis in sight.
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It will be an aircraft ofexceptionalperformance.
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I am glad to say that progress in this field of development has been sustained, and that the prospect of jet bomber aircraft ofexceptionalperformance, is in sight.
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In addition, staff below the senior civil service may also receive special performance bonus awards to rewardexceptionalperformanceover a limited period in particularly demanding tasks or situations.
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This is made up of 7½ per cent for achieving the agency's and the chief executive's personal targets and 7½ per cent for exceeding targets or for otherexceptionalperformance.
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Exceptionalperformanceof normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration.
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In tests, the aircraft demonstratedexceptionalperformance, handling, and pilot visibility.
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The aircraft was intended to be cheap to build and operate, yet have anexceptionalperformanceon low power.
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The awards forexceptionalperformanceinclude medals for roughly the top half participants, and honorable mentions for participants who solve at least one problem perfectly.
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Prior to blacklisting, the song had anexceptionalperformancewhich likely predicted its success had the blockage not occurred.
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Flights are often offered to individuals who showexceptionalperformancein their duties, and usually last around an hour.
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This gruelling race demandsexceptionalperformancefrom all riders, regardless of their gender.
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