noun
Meaning 1
An auction where many of the same items are sold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
Dutch auction
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UK: /ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/
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noun
Meaning 2
A reverse auction that starts at a high price that is gradually reduced by the auctioneer until someone is willing to buy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a method of selling in which the price is reduced until a buyer is found
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
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Broader terms: selling, merchandising, marketing
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Czech: holandská aukce — reverse auction
- Dutch: afslag — reverse auction
- Dutch: afslag bij afmijning — reverse auction
- Dutch: veiling bij afslag — reverse auction
- French: adjudication à la hollandaise — reverse auction
- French: enchère hollandaise — reverse auction
- French: enchère inversée — reverse auction
- French: enchère descendante — reverse auction
- Polish: aukcja holenderska — reverse auction