handling
[noun]
Synonyms: oversight, care, charge, conduct, intendance, management, running, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

hand‧ling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: handle, handler, handling; verb: handle]

1. the way in which someone does a job or deals with a situation, problem, or person
handling of
The President has been much criticized for his handling of the crisis.
Such a situation needs very careful handling.

2. the act of touching something:
The equipment should be able to withstand a certain amount of rough handling.

3. the act of buying, selling, or moving goods:
cargo handling
A special licence is required for the manufacture or handling of any dangerous chemical.

4. the way in which a vehicle can be controlled, especially how easy it is for a driver to control it:
It’s a lovely little car – the ride is comfortable and the handling excellent.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

handling
noun
ADJ. careful, delicate, gentle Timid children need gentle handling to build up their confidence.
careless, clumsy | sensitive, sympathetic Issues such as drug addiction require sensitive handling when featured in TV dramas.
insensitive | competent She was praised for her competent handling of the crisis.
baggage, cargo, freight, stock | customer, passenger a small airport with limited passenger handling facilities
food hygienic food handling practice
data, information
VERB + HANDLING need, require

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