outstanding performance

collocation in English

meaningsofoutstandingandperformance

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outstanding
adjective
uk
/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/
us
/ˌaʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/
clearly very much better than what ...
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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 ofoutstandingandperformancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The outstanding qualities of my constituency are its stable and reliable work force and itsoutstandingperformancein caring.
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I believe that there is abundant evidence that the state of our home agriculture to-day is one of great confidence, ofoutstandingperformanceand of fundamental soundness for the future.
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Cadets may be awarded these based on criteria including bravery, citizenship, service,outstandingperformanceon a summer training course, and more.
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Today it is impossible to name oneoutstandingperformanceby an actor in a color film.
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This is anoutstandingperformanceat a time when our economy has been under considerable pressure.
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Surely the right way to reward continuedoutstandingperformanceis through career advancement and greater pay flexibility—approaches specifically incorporated in last year's academic pay settlement.
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The consistentlyoutstandingperformanceof both the soldiers and the horses concerned with ceremonial duties is a source of national pride.
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The industry has been expanding because of itsoutstandingperformancein improving productivity.
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Outstandingperformancemay be recognised by jumping two increments on the pay spine.
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I am sure that he will agree that that is anoutstandingperformance.
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They have an established track record ofoutstandingperformance, so they are the logical and prudent starting point for the reforms—but others can follow.
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I start by paying tribute to theoutstandingperformanceof the many companies involved in the offshore supply industry.
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That is not anoutstandingperformanceon improvements and repairs.
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That was anoutstandingperformanceand a great credit to the school.
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It is right for people to be highly rewarded foroutstandingperformance.
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This aircraft may well prove to be of revolutionary importance because of itsoutstandingperformanceand economics of operation.
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They sang songs, and in the evening there was anoutstandingperformanceof dancing.
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Theiroutstandingperformancehas been endorsed by some of the world's leading scientists.
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The disruption of the aircraft industry, with its exceptional andoutstandingperformance, cannot be justified under any pretext.
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