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bidding

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪdɪŋ/

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Definition of bidding

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the offering of particular prices for something, especially at an auction: other companies in the bidding include General Electric
  • the prices offered during the course of bidding for something:the bidding rose to £280,000
  • (in bridge and whist) the action of stating before play how many tricks one intends to make.
  • 2the ordering or requesting of someone to do something:women came running at his bidding Balfour refused to do their bidding

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