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| han·dling [ hándling ] |
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1. way somebody handles something: the way in which somebody handles or deals with something
 The report criticized his handling of the affair.
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2. treatment: the way in which a subject is treated or dealt with in a written work or other work of art
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3. something's response: the way in which something responds to control or use
 the car's excellent handling
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4. use of hands to do something: the act of touching, moving, or operating something with the hands
 baggage handling
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5. coping with somebody or something: the act of dealing with something, or of managing or supervising somebody
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6. commerce transportation and packaging: the transportation and packaging of goods
 The cost includes a charge for handling.
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