high-performance

American  

[hahy-per-fawrm-uhns] / ˈhaɪ pərˈfɔrm əns /

adjective

1. (of a motor, device, machine, etc.) designed to function at a high level of speed, accuracy, durability, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• higher-performance
  adjective
• highest-performance
  adjective
• super-high-performance
  adjective
• ultra-high-performance
  adjective

Example Sentences

The proof-of-concept experiment achieved the highest secure key rate yet reported for a time-bin QKD system based on a high-performance quantum dot device.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Cohu reported a strong March quarter last week that Jefferies analyst Kevin Garrigan said reflected its strengthening opportunity in AI and high-performance computing.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Nearly all of that dominance is thanks to Chinese giant DJI Technology, a maker of cheap but high-performance drones beloved by content producers, real-estate agents, factory inspectors and cash-strapped American police and fire departments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Ten Formula One teams with U.K. bases employ over 6,000 staffers, including 80% of the world’s high-performance engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Tamara didn’t often fly along when the 586th was given assignments, either because of her leg injury or because she wasn’t familiar with the high-performance Yak-1 fighter aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein