Definition of par

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par    (pär) KEY  

NOUN:

1. An amount or level considered to be average; a standard: performing up to par; did not yet feel up to par.
2. An equality of status, level, or value; equal footing: a local product on a par with the best foreign makes.
3. The established value of a monetary unit expressed in terms of a monetary unit of another country using the same metal standard.
4. The face value of a stock, bond, or other negotiable instrument: sold the bond at par.
5. Sports The number of golf strokes considered necessary to complete a hole or course in expert play.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
Sports parred , par·ring , pars

To score par on (a hole or course) in golf.

ADJECTIVE:

1. Equal to the standard; normal: a solid, par performance.
2. Of or relating to monetary face value.

IDIOM:
par for the course

Usual; typical: Unfortunately, such short-sightedness is par for the course these days.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin pr, equal, that which is equal; see per- ² in Indo-European roots

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