bid shading

noun

In an auction, the practice of bidding less than what one believes the goods are worth.

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Meanings

nounbid shading (uncountable)
  1. uncountableIn an auction, the practice of bidding less than what one believes the goods are worth.
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“bid shading.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bid%20shading. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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