First Known Use: 1622
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1par
noun \ˈpär\
: the number of strokes a good golfer is expected to take to finish a golf hole or course
business : the value of a stock or bond that is printed on the paper of the stock or bond itself or that is decided upon when the stock or bond is issued
Full 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
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Origin of PAR
Latin, one that is equal, from par equal
Related to PAR
- Synonyms
- bar, barometer, benchmark, criterion, gold standard, grade, mark, measure, metric, standard, touchstone, yardstick
- Antonyms
- imparity, inequality, nonequivalence
2par
verb
parredpar·ring
Definition of PAR
transitive verb
: to score par on (a hole)
First Known Use of PAR
1950
PAR- Defined for Kids
par
noun \ˈpär\
Definition of PAR for Kids
1
: an equal level <They are two people with talents on a par.>
2
: the score set for each hole of a golf course
3
: a usual or average level <His grades were below par.>
Medical Dictionary
par
noun \ˈpär\
Medical Definition of PAR
: a usual standard of physical condition or health <his insulin production…is not up to par—P. G. Donohue>
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