I understand what it is for golfing, but does it actually have a meaning? Does it come from a greek word or what.
2006-10-24 02:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by darkdragonwriter 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
It means "equal" in Latin.
2006-10-24 02:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three definitions:
1. An amount or level considered to be average;a standard.
2.To score a par on (a hole or course) in golf.
3.Equal to the standard;normal.
2006-10-24 09:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
economics:
* Par contract, contract which results from optimal bidding by both sides and which neither side could improve by further bidding
* Par value, financial term for the value of a security
* Pull to par, financial economics concept
2006-10-24 09:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wiktionary says it best...
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/par
2006-10-24 09:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by Trixie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋