B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈbɪd.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈbɪd.ɪŋ/
offering prices for something, especially at an auction or to win a contract
In context
Bidding for the old painting started at fifty thousand dollars.
Three construction companies took part in the bidding for the bridge project.
The bidding was so fast that I couldn't follow the prices.
Words that go with bidding
noun + noun
- bidding warTwo buyers started a bidding war for the apartment.
- bidding processThe bidding process for the airport took two years.
verb + noun
- open the biddingThe auctioneer opened the bidding at one million dong.
adjective + noun
- competitive biddingPublic projects must go through competitive bidding.
- online biddingThe charity auction also allowed online bidding.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our company won the bidding of the project.Correct: Our company won the contract / won the bid for the project.