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noun
- 1. the act of taking or holding something in the hands.
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The meaning of HANDLING is the action of one that handles something. How to use handling in a sentence.
HANDLING definition: 1. the way that someone deals with a situation or person: 2. how easy a vehicle is to control: 3…. Learn more.
the act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something. 2. treatment, as of a theme in literature. 3. a. the process by which a commodity is packaged, transported, etc. b. ( as modifier) handling charges.
Definitions of handling. noun. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means. synonyms: manipulation. see more. noun. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something. see more. noun. the management of someone or something. “the handling of prisoners”
1. a touching, grasping, or using with the hands. 2. the manner of treating or dealing with something. 3. the process by which something is packaged, transported, delivered, etc. adj. 4. of or pertaining to the process of transporting, delivering, etc.: a 10 percent handling charge. [before 1000]
handling. noun. /ˈhændlɪŋ/ [uncountable] the way that somebody deals with or treats a situation, a person, an animal, etc. I was impressed by his handling of the affair. This horse needs firm handling. Why is he being so polite, as if I need tactful handling? Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Take your English to the next level.
The act or an instance of touching, moving, etc. with the hands. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The process of packing and sending merchandise to a customer. A fee for shipping and handling. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The way in which something is done or someone is treated.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English hand‧ling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ noun [ uncountable] 1 the way in which someone does a job or deals with a situation, problem, or person handling of The president has been much criticized for his handling of the crisis.
noun. /ˈhændlɪŋ/ [uncountable] the way that someone deals with or treats a situation, a person, an animal, etc. I was impressed by his handling of the affair. This horse needs firm handling. Why is he being so polite, as if I need tactful handling? Definitions on the go.
to use or employ, esp. in a particular manner; manipulate:[ ~ + object] That artist has learned to handle color expertly in his paintings. to manage, direct, train, or control:[ ~ + object] The general could handle troops effectively.
