par meaning and definition

PAR noun

Definition of par (noun)

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

PAR verb

Definition of par (verb)

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