handling
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of HANDLING
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1
a
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the act of touching, feeling, holding, or moving something
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These items require careful handling.
b
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the way that someone deals with a person, event, situation, etc.
— often + of
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His handling of the situation could not have been worse.
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The media's handling of the tragedy has been criticized.
2
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the act or process of packing and shipping something to someone (such as a customer)
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There are additional charges for shipping and handling.
3
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the way a vehicle moves when it is driven or ridden
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The car's handling was smooth.
