equivalence vs par

equivalence and par both are nouns.

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

As nouns, equivalence and par are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of equivalence include equality, equation.

equivalence (noun)	par (noun)
qualities that are comparable	(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
essential equality and interchangeability	a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

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