auction

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
  2. noun the public sale of something to the highest bidder
  3. verb sell at an auction

Etymology

From Latin auctiō (“an increase, auction”), from augere (“to increase”).

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Synonyms

auction bridge

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