par
noun
\ ˈpär
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Definition of par
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
3a
: 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 for the course
: not unusual : normal
It's par for the course that she's late to the meeting.