handling
Americannoun
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a touching, grasping, or using with the hands.
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the manner of treating or dealing with something; management; treatment.
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the manual or mechanical method or process by which something is moved, carried, transported, etc.
adjective
noun
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the act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something
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treatment, as of a theme in literature
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the process by which a commodity is packaged, transported, etc
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( as modifier )
handling charges
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law the act of receiving property that one knows or believes to be stolen
Etymology
Origin of handling
First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English handlung (noun); equivalent to handle + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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At peak performance, SpaceX said the satellite would be capable of handling 150 kilowatts of AI computing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
When he played for Ajax, he was criticized for his “poor ball handling and unorthodox style” by legends such as Wesley Sneijder, who called him “the worst defensive player in the Dutch league.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
To acquaintances at auctions, McClain said his edge was keeping death rates low, from know-how handling sick and scared calves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Milsom, who works in communications, said the handling of the first day has put a "dampener" on the event, especially for fans who have "saved up for months".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I try to get a look to see how he’s handling all this rain, but I can only just make out the golden glint of his eyes.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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