par

1 of 2

noun

ˈpär

: 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

: the face amount of an instrument of value (such as a check or note): such as

(1)

: the monetary value assigned to each share of stock in the charter of a corporation

(2)

: the principal of a bond

: common level : equality

—usually used with on

judged the recording to be on a par with previous ones

: an amount taken as an average or norm

: an accepted standard

specifically : a usual standard of physical condition or health

wasn't feeling up to par today

: the score standard for each hole of a golf course

The 18th hole is a par 5.

also : a score equal to par

par adjective

par

2 of 2

verb

parred; parring

transitive verb

: to score par on (a hole)

Example Sentences

Noun He made par on the ninth hole. She finished the 18th hole three strokes under par. He made a par on the ninth hole. She made nine pars in a row.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The championship record is 63 (the USGA counts the score as the record, not its relation to par).

Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 That yield, which incorporates the premium or discount of the price to par, is somewhat deceptive if there is a taxable gain embedded in it.

Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The new Premium Comfort class is a midpoint between KLM's standard economy cabin and its cocoon-like business class seats, and brings the airline up to par with some of its biggest international partners.

Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Realizing that plus-size fashion wasn’t up to par with the rest of the fashion world, Rebdolls was born.

Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Following a 26-17 win over Nebraska on Nov. 6, Stroud stepped to the podium to discuss a performance that wasn’t necessarily up to par.

Stephen Means, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022 Smith’s two-day score of 4-under 140 is the lowest to par since the format shifted to 36 holes of stroke-play qualifying in 2019.

BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The unit wasn’t up to par for considerable stretches of the season, and their struggles early in the year led to Bryan Harsin parting ways with then-receivers coach Cornelius Williams just four games into the season.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2022 In our final test, the paring knife was up to par for hulling strawberries, producing a smooth cut with no resistance.

Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	parings
释义	par 1 of 2 noun ˈpär 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 (such as a check or note): such 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 wasn't feeling up to par today 4 : the score standard for each hole of a golf course The 18th hole is a par 5. also : a score equal to par par adjective par 2 of 2 verb parred; parring transitive verb : to score par on (a hole) Phrases par for the course : not unusual : normal It's par for the course that she's late to the meeting. Synonyms Noun bar barometer benchmark criterion gold standard grade mark measure metric standard touchstone yardstick See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He made par on the ninth hole. She finished the 18th hole three strokes under par. He made a par on the ninth hole. She made nine pars in a row. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The championship record is 63 (the USGA counts the score as the record, not its relation to par). Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 That yield, which incorporates the premium or discount of the price to par, is somewhat deceptive if there is a taxable gain embedded in it. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The new Premium Comfort class is a midpoint between KLM's standard economy cabin and its cocoon-like business class seats, and brings the airline up to par with some of its biggest international partners. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Realizing that plus-size fashion wasn’t up to par with the rest of the fashion world, Rebdolls was born. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Following a 26-17 win over Nebraska on Nov. 6, Stroud stepped to the podium to discuss a performance that wasn’t necessarily up to par. Stephen Means, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022 Smith’s two-day score of 4-under 140 is the lowest to par since the format shifted to 36 holes of stroke-play qualifying in 2019. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The unit wasn’t up to par for considerable stretches of the season, and their struggles early in the year led to Bryan Harsin parting ways with then-receivers coach Cornelius Williams just four games into the season. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2022 In our final test, the paring knife was up to par for hulling strawberries, producing a smooth cut with no resistance. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Latin, one that is equal, from par equal First Known Use Noun 1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1950, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing par no-par below par above par no-par-value par excellence under par par for the course up to par sub-par par value on (a) par with See More no-par below par above par no-par-value par excellence under par par for the course up to par sub-par par value on (a) par with See More Kids Definition par noun ˈpär 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 Definition par noun ˈpär : a usual standard of physical condition or health his insulin production … is not up to par P. G. Donohue Legal Definition par 1 of 2 noun ˈpär : the face amount of an instrument of value (as a check or note): as a : the monetary value assigned to each share of stock in the charter of a corporation b : the principal of a bond par 2 of 2 adjective : participating History and Etymology for par Noun Latin, one that is equal, from par equal parings noun plural of paring as in shavings Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shavings clippings splinters slivers hunks chunks segments snippets parts lengths sections portions chops cuttings lumps cutlets cuts slices
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