handling

noun

: the act of touching, feeling, holding, or moving something

: the way that someone deals with a person, event, situation, etc.

: the act or process of packing and shipping something to someone (such as a customer)

Full Definition of HANDLING

a : the action of one that handles something

b : a process by which something is handled in a commercial transaction; especially : the packaging and shipping of an object or material (as to a consumer)

: the manner in which something is treated (as in a musical, literary, or art work)

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First Known Use of HANDLING

before 12th century

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Synonyms: administration, care, charge, control, direction, governance, government, guidance, conduct, intendance, management, operation, oversight, presidency, regulation, running, stewardship, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

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