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par
noun
verb
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
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pɑː
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noun
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
“A par-5 hole”
noun
A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
“On a par with the best”
verb
Make a score (on a hole) equal to par
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A par-5 hole
Par for this course is 72
On a par with the best
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