No. 10,065 in German
par
The German word "par" refers to "par" in financial or standard terms, such as equality or a normal level.
In a sentence
Er spielt auf einem par 3-Loch perfekt.
He plays perfectly on a par 3 hole.
Here 'par' refers to a standard number of strokes set as a benchmark for golf holes.
Diese Arbeit ist nicht auf par mit unseren Standards.
This work is not on par with our standards.
'Par' here is used metaphorically to indicate a level of quality meeting expectations.
Die neue Technologie hat die Leistung auf par gebracht.
The new technology has brought the performance up to par.
In this sentence, 'par' signifies a baseline or standard level of performance.
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