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auction

auc·tion

UK/ˈɔːkʃən/ US/ˈɔkʃən/ fairly common
noun (2) verb (1)

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a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

Synonyms
2.

verb

1.

Origin

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

Phrases

  • auction block
  • auction bridge
  • auction call
  • auction house
  • auction pitch
  • auction theory
  • candle auction
  • dollar auction

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