handling

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

hand·ling [handling] BrE [ˈhændlɪŋ] NAmE [ˈhændlɪŋ] noun uncountable
1. the way that sb deals with or treats a situation, a person, an animal, etc
•I was impressed by his handling of the affair.
•This horse needs firm handling.
•Why is he being so polite, as if I need tactful handling?
2. the action of organizing or controlling sth
•data handling on computer
3. the action of touching, feeling or holding sth with your hands
•toys that can stand up to rough handling
•In the manufacturing industries heavy materials handling is often done by robots.
4. the cost of dealing with an order, delivering goods, booking tickets, etc
•a small handling charge
5. the way in which a vehicle can be controlled by the driver
•a car designed for easy handling
6. (also BrE car·riage) (formal)the act or cost of transporting goods from one place to another
See also: ↑carriage

Example Bank:
•Issues such as drug addiction require sensitive handling when featured in TV dramas.
•She was praised for her competent handling of the crisis.
•The cost is $11 plus $5 for shipping and handling.
•Timid children need gentle handling to build up their confidence.
•a small airport with limited passenger handling facilities
•hygienic food handling practice
•I was impressed by his handling of the situation.
•There is a $5 handling charge for each order.
•You pay only $29.99 plus shipping and handling.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  grip, handgrip, hold, wield, manage, palm, cover, treat, plow, deal, address, do by, care