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bar

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/fɐʃˈkiɐ/fas·qui·a

Definition

1

Standard level, goal, or requirement to be met; less common synonym for 'bar' in the figurative sense.

Usage examples

“The bar for university admission is very high.”
“We need to lower the bar of our expectations.”

Common combinations

high barlow barraise the bar