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• present participle of handle.

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

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The university was also facing mounting questions over its handling of the allegations and treatment of Arday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

Bringing that remarkable storage capacity into electronics could lead to more efficient data centers, faster processing and systems capable of handling increasingly complex information.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

There are many unsung volunteers around the Southland playing important roles for sports programs, whether handling snack bars, helping with security, taking tickets or bringing refreshments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Sir Mark's comments follow criticism of the Met's handling of the case.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Then she marched back to the front of the class, dusting off her hands one against the other like someone who has been handling something rather grimy.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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