par

par

par¹ [pär]

n.

[L, an equal, orig. adj.: see PART¹]

1. the established or recognized value of the money of one country in terms of the money of another country, based on a metal accepted as the common standard of value

2. an equal or common status, standing, footing, level, etc.: usually in the phrase on a par (with)

3. the average or normal state, condition, degree, etc. [work that is above par]

4. Commerce the nominal, or face, value of stocks, bonds, etc.

5. Golf the number of strokes established as a skillful score for any given hole or for a whole course

adj.

1. of or at par

2. average; normal

vt.

parred, parring

Golf to score par on (a given hole or course)

to score par on (a given hole or course)

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par for the course

that which is normal, usual, or to be expected under the circumstances

par²

abbrev.

1. paragraph

2. parallel

3. parenthesis

4. parish