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 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