definition of
par

[1] #1 par n. (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". wn

[2] #2 par n. [equality, equivalence, equation] a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best". wn

[3] #3 par v. make a score (on a hole) equal to par. wn