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par

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noun \ˈpär\

Definition of PAR

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

Examples of PAR

  1. He made par on the ninth hole.
  2. She finished the 18th hole three strokes under par.
  3. He made a par on the ninth hole.
  4. She made nine pars in a row.

Origin of PAR

Latin, one that is equal, from par equal
First Known Use: 1622

Rhymes with PAR

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