par
word
/ˈpɑɹ/
par
/pˈɑː/
pah
Definition
In golf, 'par' is the expected number of strokes it should take a player to finish a hole or course. More generally, 'par' means an average or standard level.
Usage & Nuances
In golf, 'par' is a technical term. In general use: 'above/below par' means better/worse than standard. 'On par with' means equal in quality. Sometimes used in finance for the face value of bonds.
Spanish: parPortuguese (BR): parPortuguese (PT): parChinese (Simplified): 标准杆 - 同等 - 平手Chinese (Traditional): 標準桿 - 同等 - 平手Hindi: पार (गोल्फ़) - समान (मानक स्तर)Arabic: بار (في الجولف) - مستوى معياريBengali: পারRussian: парJapanese: パーVietnamese: parKorean: 파Turkish: parUrdu: پارIndonesian: par
Example Sentences
Her grades were on par with her classmates'.
basic
I'm feeling a bit under the par today.
natural
Their service was on par with the best restaurants in town.
natural
The bond is trading above par value now.
natural
He finished the hole at par.
basic
The company's performance is below par this year.
basic