par Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
- a par-5 hole
- par for this course is 72
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noun a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
equation; equivalence; equality.
- on a par with the best
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verb make a score (on a hole) equal to par
WordNet
Par noun
Definitions
(Zoöl.) See Parr .
Par preposition
Etymology
F., fr. L.Definitions
By; with; -- used frequently in Early English in phrases taken from the French, being sometimes written as a part of the word which it governs; as, par amour, orpar amour;par cas, orpar case;par fay, orpar fay.
Par noun
Etymology
L.Definitions
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Equal value; equality of nominal and actual value; the value expressed on the face or in the words of a certificate of value, as a bond or other commercial paper. -
Equality of condition or circumstances.