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par

/pɑːr/ noun · British & US
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What does par mean?

noun

A standard or reference point against which others can be compared; a unit of measurement. A golf stroke taken from the point where the ball lies, to the hole.

Example

"The company's sales were up to par, exceeding expectations by 10%."

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