Handling (Noun)
Meaning 1
Manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company specializes in the handling of fragile and oversized cargo.
- Proper handling of the equipment is crucial to prevent damage and ensure safety.
- The new employee struggled with the handling of the heavy machinery.
- The airport's baggage handling system is designed to minimize delays and lost luggage.
- The store's staff received training on the safe handling of hazardous materials.
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Meaning 2
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The management of someone or something; "the handling of prisoners"; "the treatment of water sewage"; "the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The airline's handling of the emergency situation was widely criticized by passengers and authorities.
- The company's handling of the sensitive data was a major concern for the regulatory agency.
- The government's handling of the refugee crisis has been the subject of much debate and controversy.
- The school's handling of the bullying incident was deemed inadequate by the parents of the victim.
- The hospital's handling of the patient's medical records was found to be in violation of federal privacy laws.