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on par vs on a par

Both 'on par' and 'on a par' are correct phrases in English, but 'on par' is more commonly used. They both mean being equal or equivalent to something else.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1366 views

on par

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'on par' is used to indicate that something is equal or equivalent to something else.

Examples:

His performance was on par with the rest of the team.
The quality of the two products is on par.
Their skills are on par with each other.
The two companies are on par in terms of market share.
The prices are on par at both stores.

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The subcommittees and the special group on PAR shall meet whenever circumstances require, with the agreement of both Parties.
Each meeting of a subcommittee or the special group on PAR shall be held at a time and place agreed by both Parties.
If both Parties agree, the subcommittees and the special group on PAR may invite experts to their meetings to provide the specific information requested.
The special group on PAR shall discuss issues related to public administration reform and suggest possible steps to be taken.
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittees and of the special group on PAR shall not be public.
The Member States will be informed and invited to the meetings of the subcommittees and the special group on PAR.
All communications concerning the subcommittees shall be forwarded to the secretaries of the relevant subcommittee and of the special group on PAR.
A copy of the minutes shall be forwarded by the secretary of the subcommittee or the special group on PAR to the Secretary of the Committee.
The subcommittees and the special group on public administration reform (special group on PAR) shall be composed of representatives of the European Commission and representatives of the government of Serbia.
An official of the European Commission and an official of the government of Serbia shall act jointly as secretaries of each of the subcommittees and of the special group on PAR.
A copy of the minutes shall be forwarded by the secretary of the subcommittee or the special group on PAR to the Secretary of the Stabilisation and Association Committee.
It needs to perform on par or better than the best products on the market.
Do you think that both of you can be on par since you are both holding knives?

Alternatives:

equal to
equivalent to
comparable to
level with
even with

on a par

This phrase is correct but less commonly used compared to 'on par'.

The phrase 'on a par' is also used to indicate that something is equal or equivalent to something else.

Examples:

Her skills are on a par with his.
The two teams are on a par in terms of experience.
The prices are on a par at both stores.
Their performance is on a par with expectations.
The quality of the two products is on a par.

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Feb 10, 2013 ... Which of "on par with" and "on a par with" is the more correct way of saying that two things are of equal value, and why? Examples from a ...
As good as, equal to, as in This violinist may be an amateur but he's on a par with professional orchestral players. The noun par has meant "that which is equal" ...
on a level; in the same condition, circumstances, position, rank, etc.; as, their pretensions are on a par; his ability is on a par with his ambition .
As good as, equal to, as in This violinist may be an amateur but he's on a par with professional orchestral players. The noun par has meant “that which is equal” ...

Alternatives:

equal to
equivalent to
comparable to
level with
even with

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