Pronunciation: /pɑːr/
noun a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be judged or measured
A1 I like to play golf with my friends at the par-3 course.
A2 The par for this hole is 4, so try to make it in that number of strokes.
B1 The par of the exam was set at 70%, but I managed to score 85%.
B2 She is a professional golfer and consistently plays under par in tournaments.
C1 The company's profits were below par this quarter, leading to concerns among investors.
C2 His performance in the competition was above par, earning him a spot on the national team.
adjective on the same level or standard as something else
A1 I have a par of socks that match perfectly.
A2 She bought a par of earrings to wear to the party.
B1 The golfers were evenly matched, each scoring a par on the hole.
B2 The restaurant served a par dish of pasta that was delicious.
C1 The artist created a par masterpiece that left everyone in awe.
C2 The writer's latest novel is considered a par work of literature.
formal The legal document required his signature in order to be considered valid.
informal I need your John Hancock on this paper before we can move forward.
slang Just scribble your name on here and we're good to go.
figurative His approval was the final piece of the puzzle needed to complete the project.
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