dealing

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noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ How to pronounce dealing (audio)
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1
: method of business : manner of conduct
2
dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

dealing

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present participle of deal entry 1

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Noun There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides. He has a reputation for fair dealing.
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Some of the biggest sports storylines now involve the corporate dealings of billionaire owners. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026 House Republicans subsequently launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, focusing on Hunter Biden's business dealings at the time his father was vice president. — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Netanyahu’s dealings with Qatar have also become a source of controversy in Israel. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 Paxton has faced scrutiny during the campaign for his accumulation of wealth, his past legal troubles, allegations of infidelity, dealings in the attorney general’s office and his 2023 impeachment. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dealing

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Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dealing was in the 15th century

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dealing

noun
1
plural : friendly or business relations
dealings with an automobile agency
2
: a way of acting or of doing business
fair dealing
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