Dictionary

below par en · ADP

Pronunciation

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Meanings

1. (idiomatic) Not up to the average or normal standard.
   • Steve Gerrard, unusually, had a below-par night, too, even if it was a lovely delivery to set up Welbeck to make it 2-2 with a glancing header. 2013 August 14, Daniel Taylor, “Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 30 Mar 2022:
2. (of a score) Less than par for the hole or course (which in golf, means better than par).
3. (of a financial instrument) Having a price below its face value.

Coordinates

up to par · above par

Relateds

pass muster · below average · on a par

Synonyms

under par · subnormal · subpar · second-rate