dealing

[dee-ling]

noun

1. Usually dealings. relations; business.

   frequent dealings; commercial dealings.

2. conduct in relations to others; treatment.

   honest dealing.

Other Word Forms

• predealing noun
• underdealing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dealing¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, dealing is from the Middle English word deling. See deal ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The Carney government has had to walk a tightrope in dealing with public dismay over US relations.

From BBC

"We're hearing that some criminals are stopping dealing drugs and moving on to the phone business because it's more lucrative," Policing Minister Sarah Jones said.

From BBC

She said she had spent her life trying to accept herself, and dealing with this kind of reaction made it hard to find the confidence to do so.

From BBC

In August, Australia also signed a $328m security and business deal with Vanuatu, which involves the building of two data centres, strengthening of security and help dealing with the impacts of climate change.

From BBC

Koerner runs an investigations and fraud-prevention company that has had decades of dealings with government agencies and assorted businesses, including insurance companies.

From Los Angeles Times

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