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

  1. Auction as a noun:

    A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

  1. Auction as a verb:

    To sell at an auction.

  1. Sale as a noun (obsolete):

    A hall.

  1. Sale as a noun:

    An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.

    Examples:

    "He celebrated after the sale of company."

  2. Sale as a noun:

    The sale of goods at reduced prices.

    Examples:

    "They are having a clearance sale: 50% off."

  3. Sale as a noun:

    The act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder.

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