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Definition of auctioneering

auctioneering

/ˌɔːk.ʃəˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
auc · tion · eer · ing
Past Simple:auctioneered
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Past Participle:auctioneered
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Present Participle:auctioneering
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auctioneering Lexical Profile

auctioneering Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The profession, business, or practice of conducting public auctions by calling for bids and selling goods or property to the highest bidder.

Example

"After years of working in real estate, he studied auctioneering to manage property sales across the county."

• verb

1

To sell or preside over the sale of goods or property as an auctioneer (present participle of auctioneer).

Example

"She spent the afternoon auctioneering antique furniture at the annual charity fundraiser."

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• Rhymes for auctioneering

• Nearby Words

auckland
auction
auctioneer
auctioneering
audacious
audaciously
audaciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Auctioneering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/auctioneering
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