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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

psychological feature go
a feature of the mental life of a living organism

event go
something that happens at a given place and time

act, deed, human action, human activity go
something that people do or cause to happen

activity go
any specific behavior

diversion, recreation go
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

entertainment, amusement go
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

show go
the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

presentation, presentment, demonstration go
a show or display

performance
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

noun.act

10 Subcategories

dramatic production, dramatic performance go
the act of performing a drama
encore go
an extra or repeated performance
extemporization, extemporisation, improvisation go
a performance given extempore without planning or preparation
juggle, juggling go
throwing and catching several objects simultaneously
magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception go
an illusory feat
musical performance go
the act of performing music
one-night stand go
a performance in one place on one night only
rendition, rendering, interpretation go
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
swan song, last hurrah go
a final performance or effort (especially before retirement)
program, programme go
a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation