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par

[pɑːr]

par Definition

  • 1an assumed level of achievement or performance that is expected and considered normal or standard
  • 2the number of strokes a first-class player should normally require for a particular hole or course

Using par: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "par" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's profits were below par this quarter.

  • Example

    Her performance was above par compared to her colleagues.

  • Example

    He scored a birdie on the par-5 hole.

  • Example

    The course has a par of 72.

par Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with par

  • not meeting the expected level of achievement or performance

    Example

    The team's performance was below par in the last game.

  • equal in quality or importance to something else

    Example

    The new restaurant is on a par with some of the best in the city.

  • up to par

    meeting the expected level of achievement or performance

    Example

    After some training, her work was up to par with the rest of the team.

Origins of par

from Latin 'par', meaning 'equal'

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Summary: par in Brief

The term 'par' [pɑːr] refers to an assumed level of achievement or performance that is expected and considered normal or standard. It can be used to describe a golfer's score or a company's profits, as in 'He scored a birdie on the par-5 hole.' 'Par' also appears in phrases like 'below par,' indicating substandard performance, and 'up to par,' meaning meeting expectations.

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