par
Translation
par, standard, norm
Examples
He made par on the last hole.
He made par on the last hole.
Her work is not up to par.
Her work is not up to par.
Grammar Patterns
((on a hole)) to make par on a hole. He made par on the last hole.
((up to par)) to be at the expected standard. Her work is not up to par.
Similar Words
Synonyms: standard, average, norm
Etymology
From Latin 'par', meaning 'equal'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'par' in golf as a 'pair' or an 'equal' score.