handling

han-dling · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    The action of touching, moving, or managing something with the hands.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of "handle"; touching, moving, or managing.

  3. 3.

    The way in which something is dealt with or managed.

  4. 4.

    The way a vehicle responds to the driver's control.

  5. 5.

    A charge for processing or managing something.

Phrases & expressions

  • handling charge/fee — An extra cost for processing an order
  • cargo handling — The loading and unloading of goods
  • data handling — The processing and management of information

Related words

Etymology

From Old English handle + -ing suffix, related to hand.