par vs equation

par and equation both are nouns.

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

As nouns, par and equation are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of par include equality, equivalence.

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

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