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Meaning of Dutch auction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən

Definitions

  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.

Equivalents

Čeština holandská aukce holandská dražba
Français adjudication à la hollandaise enchère descendante enchère hollandaise enchère inversée
Nederlands afslag afslag bij afmijning veiling bij afslag
Polski aukcja holenderska

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Dutch baby Dutch backgammon Dutch bargain Dutch barn Dutch Belt Dutch Belted

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