on a par with sb/sth

on a par with sb/sth
on a par with sb/sth UK (US on par with sb/sth)
the same as or equal to someone or something: »

It is rated on a par with its rivals despite outperforming its sector in almost every measure.

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People often don't insist on raises that keep their pay on par with inflation.

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  • on a par with sth — on a par with sb/sth UK (US on par with sb/sth) ► the same as or equal to someone or something: »It is rated on a par with its rivals despite outperforming its sector in almost every measure. »People often don t insist on raises that keep their… …   Financial and business terms

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