handling
noun
han·dling
ˈhan-dᵊl-iŋ 
ˈhan(d)-liŋ
1
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)
2
: 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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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
And Shanghai's Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport has recently put the humanoid XMAN-R1 to work on the front desk, with other robots handling room deliveries, luggage and cleaning.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Investigation handling depends on the severity of the incident, George said.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The court order follows months of controversy over the Justice Department's handling of the files, which were released in response to a federal law.
—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handling
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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