par par /ˈpɑːr/

noun

1. () (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course  ( par )
   (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
    A par-5 hole
   a par-5 hole
    Par for this course is 72
   par for this course is 72
   
2. () A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced  ( equation , equality , equivalence , par )
   a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
    On a par with the best
   on a par with the best
   

verb

1. (golf) make a score (on a hole) equal to par  ( par )
   (golf) make a score (on a hole) equal to par