「performance(パフォーマンス)」は、「能力や成果を発揮すること」を意味する英単語です。このニュースの中での「High Performance Building Standard(高性能建築基準)」は、建物の性能を向上させ、維持費を削減することを目的とした基準です。Nexant社は、この基準策定に重要な役割を果たしています。
process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"機能する、または作動する過程、もしくは方法性能
例:They compared the cooking performance of each oven. 彼らはそれぞれのオーブンの調理の性能を比較した。
the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"実行する行為実行
例:They criticised his performance as mayor. 彼らは、市長として彼のパフォーマンスを批判した。
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"演劇や音楽作品や他の演芸を上演すること芝居
例:We congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal. 私達はリハーサルで彼の演技を褒め称えた。
any recognized accomplishment; "they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"なんらかの認められた業績演技
例:They admired his performance under stress. 彼らは緊張した中での彼の演技を称えた。
a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"劇あるいは音楽公演舞台