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above par

above par prepositional phrase: better than the average or normal standard.

Prepositional phrase

  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. Having a price below its face value.

above par meaning in Tamil and Kannada

above par in Tamil

சமநிலைக்கு மேற்பட்ட மதிப்பு, அதிக விலையில்

above par in Kannada

ಮುಖಬೆಲೆಗಿಂತ ಅಧಿಕವಾದ

Questions about above par

What does above par mean?
Above par means better than the average or normal standard.
What is above par in Tamil?
Above par in Tamil is சமநிலைக்கு மேற்பட்ட மதிப்பு, அதிக விலையில். See Above par meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is above par?
Above par is a prepositional phrase.

Words near above par in the dictionary

  1. above one's huckleberry
  2. above one's pay grade
  3. above one's paygrade
  4. above one's station
  5. above oneself
  6. above par
  7. above proof
  8. above stairs
  9. above the board
  10. above the curve
  11. above the fold

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