What does HANDLING mean?
Definitions for HANDLING
ˈhænd lɪŋhan·dling
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word HANDLING.
Princeton's WordNet
handlingnoun
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
handling, manipulationnoun
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
treatment, handlingnoun
the management of someone or something
"the handling of prisoners"; "the treatment of water sewage"; "the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system"
ChatGPT
handling
Handling refers to the way of managing, controlling, dealing with, or behaving towards something or someone. This term can also refer to the process of physically touching, moving or transporting an object. It is used across multiple fields like management, sports, psychology, logistics and marketing with varying meanings.
Webster Dictionary
Handling
of Handle
Handlingnoun
a touching, controlling, managing, using, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands. See Handle, v. t
Handlingverb
the mode of using the pencil or brush, etc.; style of touch
Etymology: [AS. handlung.]
Editors Contribution
handlingverb
Verb form of the word handle.
The manual handling was easy, simple and efficient.
Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'HANDLING' in Nouns Frequency: #2280
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of HANDLING in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of HANDLING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of HANDLING in a Sentence
A great tool for any chef to have on hand is the freeRed Cross First Aid App, this app puts instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies — including burns — at your fingertips.
Right now, I'm handling operations from the office.
Did the handling of the incident hinder the 'one country, two systems' principle and the Basic Law protecting Hong Kong residents' freedom and rights, especially the freedom of expression, publication and personal safety?
Setting his politics aside, no one could say Marty Walsh didn’t have significant experience in negotiations and managing organizations, with 150 labor contracts expiring this year, the potential of replacing him with someone who has no direct experience handling labor disputes should be concerning.
The coronavirus has become a worldwide phenomenon with the negative focus on China and its handling at the outset.
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Translations for HANDLING
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- manipulacióCatalan, Valencian
- Handling, Bedienung, Umgang, Hehlerei, HandhabungGerman
- alcahuetería, encubrimiento, manipulación, receptación, manejoSpanish
- käsittely, varastetun tavaran kauppaFinnish
- maniement, manipulationFrench
- glacadhIrish
- 取り扱いJapanese
- handteringNorwegian
- handteringNorwegian Nynorsk
- paserstwoPolish
- manejo, manipulaçãoPortuguese
- обработка, обхождение, манипулирование, обращение, обслуживаниеRussian
- kullanmaTurkish
- xử lýVietnamese
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