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    auction
    /ˈɔːkʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder: "the books are expected to fetch a six-figure sum at tomorrow's auction"
    • 2. the part of the play in which players bid to decide the contract in which the hand shall be played.

    verb

    • 1. sell or offer for sale at an auction: "the painting was auctioned at Christie's"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUCTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of auction as a noun and a verb, and see how it is used in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for auction in English.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › auctionAuction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word auction, which can be a noun or a verb. A noun auction is a sale of property to the highest bidder, and a verb auction is to sell at auction.

  4. www.investopedia.com › terms › aWhat Is an Auction? Definition, How They Work, Pros, and Cons

    Jun 8, 2023 · Learn what an auction is, how it works, and the pros and cons of different formats. Find out how to buy a house at an auction and see examples of famous auctions.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AuctionAuction - Wikipedia

    Auction house – the company operating the auction (i.e., establishing the date and time of the auction, the auction rules, determining which items are to be included in the auction, registering bidders, taking payments, and delivering the goods to the winning bidders).

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › auctionAUCTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Auction definition: a publicly held sale at which property or goods are sold to the highest bidder.. See examples of AUCTION used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAUCTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of auction as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, collocations and translations of auction in English.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of auction as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how auction is used in bridge, finance, and other contexts.