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handling

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈhændəɫɪŋ// UK //hˈændlɪŋ// han·dling Archaic

n. the way someone deals with a situation, a person, or an object. It often describes how well someone uses their hands or how a vehicle moves.

n. the manner in which a situation is managed or an object is manipulated. Often refers to the physical responsiveness of a vehicle or the tactile execution of a manual task.


SIMPLE

The driver praised the car for its smooth handling.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's careful handling of the delicate situation prevented a major argument between the two teams.

COMPLEX

Art critics often examine the artist's handling of the brush to determine the authenticity of a painting from that period.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English handlinge, hondlunge, from Old English handlung (“handling”), equivalent to handle + -ing. Cognate with Dutch handeling (“trade, operation, action”), German Handlung (“act, action”), Swedish handling (“act, deed, action”).

Etymology 2

From handle.

Usage

Frequently used in the context of vehicles, physical materials, or interpersonal management.

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