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above par en · ADP

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) Better than the average or normal standard.
    • "Certainly, sir, that will be an excellent method of trial." "Ay, ay, know the way! soon find if they are above par. Be sure don't mind gold waistcoats; nothing but tinsel, all shew and no substance; better leave the matter to me; take care of you myself; know where to find one will do." 1782, Daniel Taylor, Frances Burney, Cecilia:
  2. (of a score) More than par for the hole or course.
  3. (of a financial instrument) Having a price below its face value.

Coordinates

up to par · below par

Relateds

above average

Translations (3)

nl bovenmaats (better than the average or normal standard) · fi keskimääräistä parempi (better than the average or normal standard) · pl powyżej parytetu (better than the average or normal standard)