Beauty parade,

Definition of Beauty parade:

1. Originally: a parade of beautiful women; a fashion show. Now chiefly: an event in which competitors (usually women) are judged on attractiveness; = beauty contest.

2. Formal presentations given by a group of potential suppliers narrowed from the larger field of all project bidders who initially presented their credentials. These presentations are specific, providing solutions and cost estimates.

3. = beauty contest.

4. The circumstances under which a person or business chooses a companys services for reasons other than important facts.

5. (originally and chiefly US). = beauty contest.