Answer: bidding

AnswerCrossword Clue
BIDDINGAuction action.
BIDDINGAuction action
biddingThe offering of particular prices for something, esp. at an auction
biddinga command
biddingThe offers made in such a situation
bidding(in bridge and whist) The action of stating before play how many tricks one intends to make
biddingThe ordering or requesting of someone to do something