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silent auction

si·lent auc·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-luh nt awk-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ lənt ˈɔk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-luh nt awk-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ lənt ˈɔk ʃən/

Definitions of silent auction words

  • noun silent auction an auction at which previously submitted written bids of prospective buyers are opened and compared, with each item being sold to the highest bidder. 1
  • noun silent auction sale involving pre-bidding 1
  • noun silent auction an auction in which sealed bids are submitted before a certain time 0
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Parts of speech for Silent auction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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silent auction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

silent auction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for silent auction

noun silent auction

  • auction — An auction is a public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the highest price.
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