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par

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Main Entry:
1par 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈpär\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin, one that is equal, from par equal
Date:
1622
1 a: the established value of the monetary unit of one country expressed in terms of the monetary unit of another country using the same metal as the standard of value b: the face amount of an instrument of value (as a check or note): as (1): the monetary value assigned to each share of stock in the charter of a corporation (2): the principal of a bond 2: common level : equality —usually used with on<judged the recording to be on a par with previous ones>3 a: an amount taken as an average or norm b: an accepted standard ; specifically : a usual standard of physical condition or health4: the score standard for each hole of a golf course ; also : a score equal to par
par adjective
par for the course
: not unusual : normal
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