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Meaning of the word bidding in English

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bidding

US /ˈbɪd.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the offering of particular prices for something, especially at an auction.

Example:
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other companies in the bidding include General Electric
Synonym:
auction
2.

the ordering or requesting of someone to do something.

Example:
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the clandestine associations that would act at their bidding
Synonym:
commandorderinstructiondictatedecreeinjunctiondemandmandatedirectionchargesummonscallwishdesirewillrequestinvitationbehesthest
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bid