silent auction
A "silent auction" is commonly used by charities and organizations to raise funds through a discreet bidding process.
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Definition
B2Fundraising Events
(informal)An event where people place bids on items privately, usually on paper or digitally, and the highest bid wins.
Example
- The charity organized a silent auction to raise money for the new community center.
- Attendees placed their bids silently, hoping to win their favorite items.
B2General
(informal)A type of auction where bids are submitted discreetly, without public announcements.
Example
- At the silent auction, no one knew how much others were bidding until the end.
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