CEFR C1

auctioneer

noun

Meaning

A professional who manages the sale of property or goods by inviting participants to bid against one another.

Examples

The auctioneer accepted a final bid of five thousand dollars before closing the sale.
Experienced auctioneers often use a rapid, melodic chant to keep the momentum of the bidding high.

Synonyms: seller, agent, liquidator

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auctioneer (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːk.ʃəˈnɪər/

Definition

A professional who manages the sale of property or goods by inviting participants to bid against one another.

Examples

The auctioneer accepted a final bid of five thousand dollars before closing the sale.
Experienced auctioneers often use a rapid, melodic chant to keep the momentum of the bidding high.
Before the event began, the auctioneer carefully inspected each item to ensure its condition matched the catalog description.

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