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par

noun

ˈpär How to pronounce par (audio)
Definition of parnext
1
as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared that last dining experience was not quite up to par

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2
as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality these California wines are on a par with the best produced in Europe

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3
as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group

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Recent Examples of par In the real world, 300–400 miles seems like a reasonable expectation, which would put it on par with the latest BMW and Mercedes platforms. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 Dieu est Amour, et tout, absolument tout, est sans cesse gouverné et protégé par l’Amour et est éternel. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026 Along with eight birdies and an eagle, two of his biggest putts were for par on the 11th and 12th holes to keep him in the chase. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The finishing of the safari jackets, dispatch coats and leather pieces, mostly made in London, is on par with those shown at Pitti Uomo. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for par
Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
  1. standard
  2. equivalence
  3. average
  4. criterion
  5. equivalency
  6. normal
  7. benchmark
  8. equality
Noun
  • Continuously discover, assess, prioritize, remediate and reassess cryptographic risk as technology environments, threats and standards evolve.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Jonathan Drake | Reuters OpenAI published a new set of safety and security proposals for AI development on Monday, calling for global cooperation to create standards for frontier models.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • To measure the equivalence principle at a quantum scale, the researchers turned to a piece of equipment called the Quantum Galileo Interferometer.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These different histories can never be flattened into equivalence.
    — Mark Treyger, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of equivalence
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  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index weathered a savage 30% drawdown, has been choppily trendless for two months, then in recent days finally broke above its downtrend and surmounted the 50-day moving average.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Northern cities such as Coeur d’Alene will lose an average of nearly three and a half minutes of daytime every day, according to Time and Date.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of average
Noun
  • The actual amendment to the state constitution referenced in Question 3 explicitly states that the Declaration of Rights will no longer provide criteria for congressional district boundaries.
    — Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Under the order, GovOps would be required to create third-party safety criteria for AI developers by May 2027 and implement them by December 2027.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of criterion
Noun
  • After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of equivalency
Noun
  • That trend will continue through the weekend, with Sunday highs likely a few degrees below normal for this time of year.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Temperatures are expected to be closer to seasonal normals, reaching highs in the 80s through the weekend and into early next week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of normal
Noun
  • The office needs a benchmark built from the job itself, not from the last man to hold it.
    — John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Productivity and Content Creation Tests Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of benchmark
Noun
  • Although there have been significant wins for LGBTQ+ equality since its inception, Thorud said the organization faces similar issues to those of 35 years ago, including a lack of representation for transgender and nonbinary journalists.
    — Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the equality of opportunity argument gets to the core of the dispute about migration.
    — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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