auction auction /ˈɔkʃən/

noun

1. The public sale of something to the highest bidder  ( auction , auction sale , vendue [American] )
   the public sale of something to the highest bidder
   
   
2. A variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge  ( auction , auction bridge )
   a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
   

verb

1. Sell at an auction  ( auction , auction off , auctioneer )
   sell at an auction