I. ˈpär noun
Etymology: Latin, one that is equal, from par equal
Date: 1622
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
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- par for the course
II. transitive verb
( parred ; par·ring )
Date: 1950
: to score par on (a hole)