above par en · ADP
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(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:
- (of a score) More than par for the hole or course.
- (of a financial instrument) Having a price below its face value.
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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)