handling

American  

[hand-ling] / ˈhænd lɪŋ /

noun

1. a touching, grasping, or using with the hands.

2. the manner of treating or dealing with something; management; treatment.

3. the manual or mechanical method or process by which something is moved, carried, transported, etc.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the process of moving, transporting, delivering, working with, etc..

   The factory added a 10 percent handling charge for delivery.

handling British  

/ ˈhændlɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something

2. treatment, as of a theme in literature

3. 1. the process by which a commodity is packaged, transported, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      handling charges

4. law the act of receiving property that one knows or believes to be stolen

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Etymology

Origin of handling

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English handlung (noun); equivalent to handle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Skillful handling, curiosity and timing transform what seems ordinary or awkward into dishes that feel intentional.

From Salon

Designed using Lego bricks, the main farm building will have a classroom, a workshop, as well space for handling animals.

From BBC

Active U.S. mines are already handling the materials needed for batteries, clean energy systems, and high tech manufacturing.

From Science Daily

In a statement posted on Instagram, Revolver said the incident had been "promptly and effectively managed" by fire crews and praised staff for their "calm and exemplary handling of the situation".

From BBC

Across the court’s ideological spectrum, there are signs of disagreement about how the court is handling its bulging docket of emergency appeals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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