noun

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

the books are expected to fetch a six-figure sum at tomorrow’s auction

distribution,disposal,allocation,transfer,transference,conveyance,making over,bestowal,bequest

transitive verb

Sell or offer for sale at an auction.

his collection of vintage cars is to be auctioned off tomorrow

sell,supply,provide,furnish,cater,retail,deal in,trade,carry,handle,stock,offer,auction,have for sale,put on the market,peddle,hawk,tout,traffic in