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Definition: Meaning of, par in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɑː /

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  1. be on a par (with something) to be at the same level or standard
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  2. be below/under par to feel a little ill or lacking in energy
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  3. be below/under par also not be up to par to be less good than usual or below the proper standard
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  4. be par for the course to be what you would normally expect to happen - used to show disapproval
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  5. the number of STROKE s a good player should take to hit the ball into a hole in the game of GOLF
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  6. also par value technical the value of a STOCK or BOND that is printed on it when it is first sold
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par used in phrases

  • below par (adjective)
    1. below average; worse than expected or usual
  • no-par stock (noun)
    1. stock with no par value specified in the corporate charter or on the stock certificate
  • no-par-value stock (noun)
    1. stock with no par value specified in the corporate charter or on the stock certificate
  • par excellence (adjective)
    1. the very best of a particular thing
  • par value (noun)
    1. the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value
  • up to par (adjective)
    1. informal at the required standard, of good enough quality
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