Means
Means noun - How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.
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Performance and means are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Performance" instead a noun "Means".
Performance
Performance noun - A presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view.
Means and performance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Means" instead a noun "Performance".
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Both words in one sentence
- John Boyega's breakout performance as Finn in The Force Awakens was by no means a failure; in fact, his performance was one of the most widely praised of the year.
Source: Stuck in Their Shadow - Running Grid Wars without a graphics card (which means slower performance, which means an easier game) is only good for buying a couple of minutes.
Source: Endless Game -
While the movie itself isn't considered quality cinema by any means, many would agree that Julia's performance alone is enough to make the movie So Bad, It's Good instead of merely bad.
Source: Creator / Raul Julia
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