Bidding (Noun)
Meaning 1
A request to be present; "they came at his bidding".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
An authoritative direction or instruction to do something.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's CEO issued a bidding to all employees to increase productivity by 20% within the next quarter.
- The judge's bidding was clear: the jury must consider all evidence before reaching a verdict.
- The teacher's bidding was to complete the assignment by the end of the week, and any late submissions would not be accepted.
- The government's bidding was to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade, and all industries were expected to comply.
- The commander's bidding was to secure the perimeter and hold position until further instructions were given.