Main Entry: ¹par

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 health
4 : 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