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Auctioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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auctioned

 

[ ˈɔːkʃənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sales event

Auctioned refers to the act of selling goods or property to the highest bidder at a public sale. This practice is commonly used for selling valuable items such as art, antiques, cars, and real estate. The auction process involves setting a starting price and allowing bidders to compete against each other until the item is sold. Auctions can take place both in person and online, and they often create a sense of urgency and excitement among participants.

Synonyms

bidded, put up for sale, sold

Examples of usage

  • The painting was auctioned for a record amount.
  • They auctioned off several vintage cars last weekend.
  • The charity event auctioned various donated items.
  • He auctioned his collection of rare coins online.

Translations

Translations of the word "auctioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leiloado

🇮🇳 नीलामी किया गया

🇩🇪 versteigert

🇮🇩 dilelang

🇺🇦 продано на аукціоні

🇵🇱 zlicytowane

🇯🇵 オークションに出された

🇫🇷 mis aux enchères

🇪🇸 subastado

🇹🇷 ihale edildi

🇰🇷 경매에 출품된

🇸🇦 تم بيعه في مزاد

🇨🇿 aukcionováno

🇸🇰 aukcirované

🇨🇳 拍卖的

🇸🇮 prodano na dražbi

🇮🇸 auglýst

🇰🇿 аукционға шығарылған

🇬🇪 აუქციონზე გაყიდული

🇦🇿 auktsionda satılan

🇲🇽 subastado

Word origin

The term 'auctioned' derives from the Latin word 'auctio', which means 'increase' or 'to increase'. This is related to the verb 'augere', meaning 'to increase, to expand, to grow'. The use of auctions can be traced back to ancient Rome, where items were sold through bidding to the highest offer. Throughout history, auctions have evolved and adapted to accommodate various markets and items. The concept spread across Europe and became a formalized practice in the 16th century with the establishment of auction houses. In the modern era, online auctions have emerged, extending the reach and accessibility of bidding processes. Thus, the term has maintained its relevance while adapting to new technologies and consumer behaviors.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,248, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.