bidder

noun  C1
Plain meaning

a person or organisation offering a price in an auction or competition

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam contexts, it means a person or organisation offering a price in an auction or competition, usually in a more formal register.

In context
naturalThe article mentioned bidder as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines bidder in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear bidderevidence of bidderwidespread bidder
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