equation vs par

equation and par both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equation	Yes	No	No	No
par	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, equation and par are synonyms defined as:

equation and par: a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

Other synonyms of equation include equality, equivalence.

equation (noun)	par (noun)
the act of regarding as equal	(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal	a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

equation (verb)	par (verb)
	make a score (on a hole) equal to par