handling

Thân thiện

A worker wears gloves for the safe handling of fragile glassware.

Definition

Noun 1. The action of managing, directing, or dealing with something or someone. This refers to the way a situation, object, or person is controlled, organized, or addressed. 2. The action of touching, holding, or manipulating something with the hands, or by mechanical means. This refers to the physical interaction with an object, often implying skill or technique. 3. The manual or mechanical process of carrying, moving, delivering, or working with something.

Usage and Examples

• Management/Direction:
  • The company's handling of the crisis was widely praised.
  • She is responsible for the day-to-day handling of customer complaints.
  • The judge was criticized for his handling of the sensitive case.
• Physical Manipulation/Touch:
  • This museum requests careful handling of all artifacts.
  • The car is known for its smooth and responsive handling on winding roads.
  • The handling of food in this restaurant follows strict hygiene protocols.
• Carrying/Moving:
  • There is an extra fee for the handling and shipping of large packages.
  • The warehouse improved its materials handling system to increase efficiency.

Advanced Usage

• "Data handling": The process of collecting, storing, and using information.
  • The new software simplifies data handling for small businesses.
• "In the handling of": A formal phrase used to describe the process of dealing with something.
  • Great care must be taken in the handling of confidential documents.

Variants and Related Words

• Handle (verb): To manage, deal with, or touch something.
  • He can handle difficult customers very well.
• Handler (noun): A person who handles or manages something, especially animals or specific equipment.
  • a dog handler, a baggage handler
• Mishandling (noun): Incorrect or careless handling.
  • The investigation found evidence of mishandling of funds.

Synonyms

• Management: The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
• Treatment: The manner in which someone or something is dealt with.
• Manipulation: Skillful handling or control.
• Operation: The action of functioning or the way something works/ is controlled.

Related Phrases

• "Hands-on handling": Direct physical interaction or management.
  • The job requires hands-on handling of laboratory equipment.
• "Cost of handling": The expense associated with processing or moving goods.
  • The cost of handling is included in the final price.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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
2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
3. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• treatment
• manipulation