handling
handling Lexical Profile
handling Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The process of managing, dealing with, or controlling a situation, person, or problem.
"The committee praised the director's calm handling of the unexpected budget crisis."
The physical act of touching, holding, moving, or packaging goods or materials, especially for storage or shipping.
"Fragile glassware requires careful handling during packing and transit."
The manner in which a vehicle responds to the driver's controls, especially when cornering or maneuvering.
"The upgraded suspension significantly improved the car's handling on winding mountain roads."
• verb
To manage, deal with, or be responsible for a situation, task, or problem (present participle of handle).
"She is currently handling all customer inquiries while her colleague is away."
To feel, hold, or manipulate something with the hands (present participle of handle).
"Researchers wore protective gloves while handling the ancient parchment manuscripts."
• Rhymes for handling
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English handlung, meaning the act of touching or feeling with the hands, derived from the verb handlian ('to touch, feel, or deal with') plus the suffix -ung ('-ing').