counterbid

noun, verb — 2 senses

counterbid

noun

Etymology From counter- + bid.

1

Business 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.2009 January 24, “Certicom rebuffs RIM, sells to VeriSign”, in Toronto Star:

counterbid

verb

Etymology From counter- + bid.

1

To make a counterbid

Derived terms
counterbidder

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