par
US /pɑːr/
UK /pɑːr/
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the number of strokes a first-class player should take to complete a hole or a round
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He birdied the last hole, finishing two under par.
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The course record is 65, five strokes under par.
2.
the face value of a stock or bond
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The bonds were trading above par.
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The shares were issued at par.
3.
a level of equality
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Their performance was on a par with the best in the league.
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We aim to bring our services up to par with international standards.
1.
to achieve par in golf
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He managed to par the difficult 18th hole.
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She needs to par the next two holes to stay in contention.