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: 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.
Sep 29, 2024

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/pär/
noun
  1. the number of strokes a first-class player should normally require for a particular hole or course.
    "he had advanced from his overnight position of three under par"
  2. the face value of a stock or other security, as distinct from its market value.
    "the 9 percent unsecured loan stock is redeemable at par"

verb
play (a hole) in par.
"he calmly parred the 17th"

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