definition of
bidding

[1] #1 bidding n. [command, bid, dictation] an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. wn

[2] #2 bidding n. [summons] a request to be present; "they came at his bidding". wn

[3] #3 bidding n. [bid] (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make. wn