Meaning & Definition of word "Bidding"
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Bidding
/ˈbɪdɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of offering a certain price for something, especially at an auction.
- Example: The bidding for the antique vase started at $500.
- 2. An invitation or request to do something, often used in phrases like 'at someone's bidding'.
- Example: He completed the task at her bidding.
- 3. A formal proposal made especially in the context of contracts or tenders.
- Example: The company won the bidding for the new construction project.
verb:
- 1. Present participle of 'bid'; to make an offer or to present a price.
- Example: He is bidding on several paintings at the auction.
Etymology
From the verb 'bid', which has Old English roots meaning 'to offer' or 'to command'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to place a bidding:
To make an offer in an auction.
bidding farewell:
To say goodbye in a formal or polite manner.
Related Words
bid:
The amount offered in an auction.
auction:
A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
Slang Meanings of bidding
Meaning: To ask for something in a casual or informal way.
Example Sentence: I was just bidding for a slice of cake.
Meaning: To make a proposal or suggestion in a laid-back or joking manner.
Example Sentence: He was just bidding that we go out for pizza after the meeting.