parring

par

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Definitions of parring word

noun parring an equality in value or standing; a level of equality: The gains and the losses are on a par. 1
noun parring an average, usual, or normal amount, degree, quality, condition, standard, or the like: above par; to feel below par. 1
noun parring Golf. the number of strokes set as a standard for a specific hole or a complete course. 1
noun parring Finance. the legally established value of the monetary unit of one country in terms of that of another using the same metal as a standard of value. the state of the shares of any business, undertaking, loan, etc., when they may be purchased at the original price (issue par) or at their face value (nominal par) 1
noun parring at par, Finance. (of a share) purchasable at issue par or nominal par. 1
adjective parring average or normal. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25, par is from the Latin word pār equal

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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