handling
noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/
/ˈhændlɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the way that somebody 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?
Extra Examples- Issues such as drug addiction require sensitive handling when featured in TV dramas.
- She was praised for her competent handling of the crisis.
- Timid children need gentle handling to build up their confidence.
- a small airport with limited passenger handling facilities
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- delicate
- gentle
- …
- need
- require
- improve
- …
- shipping and handling
- the action of touching, feeling or holding something with your hands
- toys that can stand up to rough handling
- In the manufacturing industries heavy materials handling is often done by robots.
- hygienic food handling practice
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- delicate
- gentle
- …
- need
- require
- improve
- …
- shipping and handling
- the action of organizing or controlling something
- data handling on computer
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- delicate
- gentle
- …
- need
- require
- improve
- …
- shipping and handling
- the cost of dealing with an order, delivering goods, booking tickets, etc.
- a small handling charge
- The cost is $11 plus $5 for shipping and handling.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- delicate
- gentle
- …
- need
- require
- improve
- …
- shipping and handling
- the way in which a vehicle can be controlled by the driver
- a car designed for easy handling
- (British English also carriage)(formal) the act or cost of transporting goods from one place to anotherOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
- careful
- delicate
- gentle
- …
- need
- require
- improve
- …
- shipping and handling