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auction

noun verb

The public sale of something to the highest bidder

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
UC
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈɔːkʃən

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noun

  1. The public sale of something to the highest bidder

noun

  1. A variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

verb

  1. Sell at an auction

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