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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And Democrats have long scrutinized his past career in law enforcement with accusations of misconduct, including being fired over concerns about his handling of evidence.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Built as a production-ready evolution of the Dynasty-D concept first shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, the Great Tang also brings premium features such as rear-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension system for improved handling and ride comfort.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The president reportedly grew frustrated with his attorney general for her handling of some of his priorities.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
His administration’s handling of the Iran war — from killing scores of schoolchildren based on outdated intelligence to failing to prepare for the closing of the Strait of Hormuz — is just the latest example of its systemic, and deadly, incompetence.
—James Speyer, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Built as a production-ready evolution of the Dynasty-D concept first shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, the Great Tang also brings premium features such as rear-wheel steering and an adaptive air suspension system for improved handling and ride comfort.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The president reportedly grew frustrated with his attorney general for her handling of some of his priorities.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
His administration’s handling of the Iran war — from killing scores of schoolchildren based on outdated intelligence to failing to prepare for the closing of the Strait of Hormuz — is just the latest example of its systemic, and deadly, incompetence.
—James Speyer, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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