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HANDLING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HANDLING?

Need another word that means the same as “handling”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “handling” in this overview.

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Handling as a Noun
Definitions of "Handling" as a noun
Synonyms of "Handling" as a noun (2 Words)
Usage Examples of "Handling" as a noun
Associations of "Handling" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Handling” are: treatment, manipulation

Handling as a Noun

Definitions of "Handling" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “handling” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The management of someone or something.
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.
Manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something.

Synonyms of "Handling" as a noun (2 Words)

manipulation	The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner. His manipulation* of his friends was scandalous.*
treatment	A manner of dealing with something artistically. The directive required equal treatment* for men and women in social security schemes.*

Usage Examples of "Handling" as a noun

The handling of prisoners.

Associations of "Handling" (30 Words)

alleviate	Make easier. He couldn t prevent her pain only alleviate* it.*
allow	Allow the other baseball team to score. She was allowed a higher profile.
applicant	A person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission. A job applicant.
bungling	Making or characterized by many clumsy mistakes. He was heavily criticized for his bungling* of the case.*
conjugate	A mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions one of A in B and another of B in A. E coli only conjugate* when one of the cells possesses fertility genes.*
ease	Of share prices interest rates etc decrease in value or amount. I was always vexed by her self contained ease.
enable	Render capable or able for some task. The Department is leading the effort to enable* a smooth and timely transition.*
enabling	Providing legal power or sanction. An enabling* resolution.*
entitle	Give a title to. The landlord is entitled to require references.
exam	A medical test of a specified kind. Exam results.
facilitate	Make (an action or process) easy or easier. The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse.
feckless	Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. Her feckless* younger brother.*
geek	Be or become extremely excited or enthusiastic about a subject, typically one of specialist or minority interest. I am totally geeking out over this upcoming film.
incompetent	An incompetent person. The patient is deemed legally incompetent.
inconsiderate	Without proper consideration or reflection. Shockingly inconsiderate* behavior.*
ineffective	Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. An ineffective* administration.*
ineligible	Legally or officially unable to be considered for a position or benefit. Ineligible to vote.
inept	Not elegant or graceful in expression. If the rumor is true can anything be more inept* than to repeat it now.*
let	Award (a contract for a project) to an applicant. They ve let* out their house.*
licensee	Someone to whom a license is granted.
maladroit	Not adroit. Maladroit propaganda.
manipulation	The action of manipulating someone in a clever or unscrupulous way. There was no deliberate manipulation* of visitors emotions.*
permit	Officially allow (someone) to do something. The camp permits of no really successful defence.
processing	Preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure. The processing* of ore to obtain minerals.*
qualify	Become officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity, typically by undertaking a course and passing examinations. The training necessary to qualify* as a solicitor.*
tactless	Having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. A tactless* remark.*
task	Assign a task to. I tasked him with looking after the children.
thereby	By that means or because of that. Students perform in hospitals thereby* gaining a deeper awareness of the therapeutic power of music.*
unskilled	Lacking professional skill or expertise. Workers in unskilled* occupations are finding fewer and fewer job opportunities.*
unskillful	Poorly done. It was an unskillful* attempt.*