handling

noun

han·dling ˈhan-dᵊl-iŋ

ˈhan(d)-liŋ

Synonyms of handling next

: the action of one that handles something

: 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)

Examples of handling in a Sentence

These items require careful handling. There are additional charges for shipping and handling. The car's handling was smooth.

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What happened Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser. —

Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024 There will be much to discuss about the film’s handling of trans issues. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024 Engineers added custom coil-over dampers and control arms for the best handling, and the steering rack was adjusted for proper fit. —

Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 Stewart has been critical of the county's election operations and, at times, toed the line of election denialism, while Navarro has strongly defended the board's handling of elections and sought to cast himself as a defender of democracy. —

Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for handling