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on (a) par with

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Definition of on (a) par with

: at the same level or standard as (someone or something else)

The new version of the software is on a par with the old one.

His new book is on par with his best sellers.

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: 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
: the face amount of an instrument of value (such as a check or note): such as
: the monetary value assigned to each share of stock in the charter of a corporation

: to score par on (a hole)

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