1. (

• par

) (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. (

• equality ,
• equivalence ,
• equation ,
• par

) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" ;

1. (

• par

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