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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The unit's weight is therefore centered in the bike and that should make for better handling.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
These digital tools are built upon real-world operational datasets gathered from active fusion research environments, which will allow the company to simulate and optimize fuel handling processes before physical implementation.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Conventional wisdom suggested this would be a high-tire-wear race with drivers continuously fighting the handling of their cars.
—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Tomato mosaic virus is transmitted from seed, grafting, human handling, and tobacco products.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
These digital tools are built upon real-world operational datasets gathered from active fusion research environments, which will allow the company to simulate and optimize fuel handling processes before physical implementation.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Conventional wisdom suggested this would be a high-tire-wear race with drivers continuously fighting the handling of their cars.
—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Tomato mosaic virus is transmitted from seed, grafting, human handling, and tobacco products.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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