Par
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Usual Standard
Used to describe something that meets expected standards or average quality. Her writing skill is on par with professional journalists.
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Comparative Measure
'Par' compares one thing's level to another, indicating similarity in quality or amount. The company's profits are below par this quarter compared to previous ones.
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Expectation Matching
Suggests that someone or something just meets the expectation, not exceeding it. His academic performance is consistently at par with the class average.