handling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of managing, controlling, or dealing with something.

  - "He is responsible for the handling of sensitive customer data."
  - "The company is taking steps to improve their product handling procedures."

• noun

  The way in which something is managed or controlled.

  - "The handling of the situation was mishandled."
  - "The handling of the project is a crucial factor in its success."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhændlɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈhændlɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

deal , feel , finger , manage , touch , treat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handling
landing , randing , expanding

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. handling (English) : The act of managing or controlling.
   

2. handling (English) : The act of touching or feeling.
   

3. handling (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of boat.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. handling (English) : The act of managing or controlling.
   

2. handling (English) : The act of touching or feeling.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of handling that leads to same result
handling , handlings , handle , handleable , handled , handles , special handling , special handlings , shipping and handling

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

handled, handling, handles

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English handian, from hand (hand) + lan (manner, way).

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'handling' is often used in the aviation industry to describe the way in which pilots maneuver an aircraft.

2. In the medical field, handling refers to the way in which medical professionals handle medical equipment and supplies.

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Related Concepts

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1. customer service: Handling refers to the way in which customer service representatives interact with customers.

2. project management: Handling refers to the way in which projects are managed and controlled.

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Culture

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In literature, handling is often used metaphorically to describe how characters deal with difficult situations or emotions. In art, it can refer to the technique used by an artist to create textures or effects.

How to Memorize "handling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine managing a project or a team. Visualize yourself making decisions and implementing solutions.
   - Visualize yourself touching or feeling different objects to understand their texture or weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'handling' with 'managing' or 'controlling'.
   - Associate the word 'handling' with 'touching' or 'feeling'.
   - Associate the word 'handling' with 'customer service' or 'project management'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hands On Management' to remember the meaning of handling as managing or controlling.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Feeling the Texture' to remember the meaning of handling as touching or feeling.

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