par par

noun

( ) (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

( ) 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

make a score (on a hole) equal to par  ( par )
make a score (on a hole) equal to par