Counterbid

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bid made in response to a previous bid by another party

    "RIM didn't immediately respond to questions about whether it will return to the table with a friendly counterbid."

Verb
  1. 1
    To make a counterbid

Example

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"RIM didn't immediately respond to questions about whether it will return to the table with a friendly counterbid."

Etymology

From counter- + bid.

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