handling
han-dling · noun, verb
Definitions
noun, verb
- 1.
The action of touching, moving, or managing something with the hands.
- 2.
Present participle of "handle"; touching, moving, or managing.
- 3.
The way in which something is dealt with or managed.
- 4.
The way a vehicle responds to the driver's control.
- 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.