The difference between Auction and Sale
When used as nouns, auction means a public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder, whereas sale means a hall.
Auction is also verb with the meaning: to sell at an auction.
check bellow for the other definitions of Auction and Sale
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Auction as a noun:
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
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Auction as a verb:
To sell at an auction.
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Sale as a noun (obsolete):
A hall.
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Sale as a noun:
An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
Examples:
"He celebrated after the sale of company."
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Sale as a noun:
The sale of goods at reduced prices.
Examples:
"They are having a clearance sale: 50% off."
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Sale as a noun:
The act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder.