Pronunciation: /əˈbʌv pɑr/
noun Par is a term used in golf to refer to the standard number of strokes a good player is expected to take to complete a hole or course.
A1 My friend received a score above par in her math test.
A2 The team's performance was above par compared to last season.
B1 The company's profits were above par this quarter.
B2 Her skills in negotiation are above par, making her an asset to the team.
C1 His leadership abilities are above par, leading the company to great success.
C2 The quality of service provided by the hotel is consistently above par.
adjective Above par is used to describe something that is better or higher than the usual or expected standard.
A1 The student's test scores were above par.
A2 Her performance in the competition was above par.
B1 The company's sales figures were above par this quarter.
B2 The team's communication skills are above par.
C1 His leadership abilities are above par.
C2 The restaurant's food quality is above par.
preposition Above is a preposition indicating a higher position or level than something else.
A1 The weather today is above par for this time of year.
A2 Her performance in the exam was above par compared to her classmates.
B1 The quality of the food at this restaurant is above par.
B2 The company's profits were above par this quarter.
C1 His skills in negotiation are above par, making him a valuable asset to the team.
C2 The design of the new product is above par and is expected to be a big success in the market.
formal The quality of the product was above par compared to other items in the market.
informal Her performance in the exam was above par, she really aced it!
slang The party last night was above par, everyone had a blast.
figurative His leadership skills are above par, he always goes the extra mile.
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