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Dutch auction

UK/ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/

Dutch auction noun: an auction where many of the same items are sold.

Noun

Dutch auction (plural Dutch auctions)

  1. An auction where many of the same items are sold.
  2. A reverse auction that starts at a high price that is gradually reduced by the auctioneer until someone is willing to buy.

Forms of Dutch auction

pluralDutch auctions

Questions about Dutch auction

What does Dutch auction mean?
Dutch auction means an auction where many of the same items are sold.
What part of speech is Dutch auction?
Dutch auction is a noun.
How do you pronounce Dutch auction?
Dutch auction is pronounced /ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/ (UK).
What is the plural of Dutch auction?
The plural of Dutch auction is Dutch auctions.

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