par
(pär)
[From Latin pār, equal, that which is equal.]
noun
- An amount or level considered to be average; a standard: performing up to par; did not yet feel up to par.
- An equality of status, level, or value; equal footing: a local product on a par with the best foreign makes.
- The established value of a monetary unit expressed in terms of a monetary unit of another country using the same metal standard.
- The face value of a stock, bond, or other negotiable instrument: sold the bond at par.
- Sports The number of golf strokes considered necessary to complete a hole or course in expert play.
transitive verb: parred, par·ring, pars.
Sports- To score par on (a hole or course) in golf.
adjective
- Equal to the standard; normal: a solid, par performance.
- Of or relating to monetary face value.
idioms
- par for the course
- Usual; typical: Unfortunately, such short-sightedness is par for the course these days.
