1. (

• equality ,
• equivalence ,
• equation ,
• par

) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best" ;

2. (

• equivalence ,

) essential equality and interchangeability ;

3. (

• comparison ,
• compare ,
• equivalence ,
• comparability

) qualities that are comparable; "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare" ;