handling

noun
UK: /ˈhændlɪŋ/
US: /ˈhændlɪŋ/

  1. The way someone deals with or controls something or someone.

    1. Her handling of the situation was very professional. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's handling of the crisis was widely criticized in the media. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of touching, feeling, or moving something with your hands.

    1. Careful handling of fragile items is essential. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum prohibits the handling of artifacts by visitors to preserve them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

control treatment operation dealing management
handling verb

  1. Present participle of handle: dealing with or managing something.

    1. She is handling all the customer inquiries. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is handling the pressure very well during the negotiations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "handling" in English means: The way someone deals with or controls something or someone., The act of touching, feeling, or moving something with your hands..

The phonetic transcription of "handling" is /ˈhændlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈhændlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "handling": control, treatment, operation, dealing, management.

Example usage of "handling": "Her handling of the situation was very professional.". More examples on the page.