Meaning of 'auction'

Find the meaning of the word ‘auction’

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Meaning of ‘auction’

3 definitions found.

auction

noun

the public sale of something to the highest bidder

Synonyms: auction sale vendue

noun

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game

Synonyms: auction bridge

verb

to sell something to the highest bidder

Example: "After falling on hard times, the art collector auctioned many expensive paintings."

Synonyms: auctioneer auction off

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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