Definition of auction
1 : a sale of property to the highest bidder
2 : the act or process of bidding in some card games
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Examples of auction in a Sentence
She bought the desk at an auction.
He made several bids at the auction.
Recent Examples of auction from the Web
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The 50 unique pairs of UltraBOOSTs were sold in an online auction on the Adidas website that, unfortunately, has already ended.
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The first auctions came in 2015, with outside investors invited to bid on fields that were previously only accessible to Pemex.
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Each candidate is holding a party with silent and live auctions, door prizes, refreshments and other entertainment.
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In addition to the Clemente auction, Hunt Auctions is also hosting and appraisal fair at FanFest starting on Friday where fans can bring in old sports memorabilia and have its value assessed for free.
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The property was put up for auction in 2015, but did not sell there.
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To Boone's supporters at the $10 catfish supper and auction in Marion County, the distinction makes no sense.
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The auction features vintage electronics, transistor radios, commemorative pens and an autographed Tour de France yellow jersey.
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Some of the items at issue were provided to the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for a charity auction.
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Origin and Etymology of auction
Latin auction-, auctio, from augēre to increase — more at eke
auction
Definition of auction
auctioned
;auctioning
play \-sh(ə-)niŋ\transitive verb
: to sell at auction auctioned off his library
Examples of auction in a Sentence
They auctioned a similar desk last year.
The house was auctioned last week.
Recent Examples of auction from the Web
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In late September, Sotheby’s is planning to auction over 100 works from Albee’s collection, which the company expects to sell for more than $9 million.
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Lelands is auctioning two Lou Gehrig 1923-24 Hartford Senators championship photos.
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Alabama Power is auctioning off 18 lots in the Birmingham area.
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But Equip-bid.com is auctioning off the assets and fixtures until 7:30 p.m. June 27.
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The actor had accepted the art with the intention of auctioning off the pieces to raise money for his charitable foundation, his spokesperson said.
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In 2014, Kink auctioned a one-hour cam session with Maitresse Madeline, a dominatrix.
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Recently unveiled, the pieces will be showcased at various spots around the Cape, then auctioned off in August, with proceeds going toward another renovation, that of the museum.
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During the concert, the Orange Glen Band Association will auction off the Skybox for graduation.
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First Known Use of auction
1723
AUCTION Defined for English Language Learners
auction
playDefinition of auction for English Language Learners
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: a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most
auction
Definition of auction for English Language Learners
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: to sell (something) at an auction
AUCTION Defined for Kids
Definition of auction for Students
: a public sale at which things are sold to those who offer to pay the most
Definition of auction for Students
auctioned
;auctioning
: to sell at an auction The art was auctioned today.
Law Dictionary
auction
Legal Definition of auction
: a public sale of property to the highest bidder — see also reserve
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