Par, derived from the Latin word "paris" meaning equal, can have several synonyms such as equal, equivalent, matched, identical, balanced, commensurate, analogous, corresponding, and akin. These synonyms reflect the idea of a standard or measure against which something is compared. For instance, when referring to golf, par is the standard number of strokes needed to complete a hole, and deviation from it indicates performance quality. In finance, par value is the value assigned to a bond or share of stock and is used to determine the value of a company's assets. In general use, par is an excellent synonym for fair, average, or moderate.