Handling: meaning, definitions and examples

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handling

 

[ ˈhandlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

customer service

The process of dealing with customers' inquiries, requests, or complaints. It involves providing assistance, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Synonyms

management, management, treatment

Examples of usage

  • The company has excellent handling of customer complaints.
  • She is very skilled in handling difficult customers.
  • Effective handling of customer inquiries is crucial for customer retention.
Context #2 | Verb

physical manipulation

The act of touching, holding, or manipulating something with your hands. It can also refer to managing or dealing with a situation.

Synonyms

control, management, manipulation

Examples of usage

  • He was handling the fragile object with care.
  • She is skilled at handling difficult situations.
  • Can you handle the pressure of this job?

Translations

Translations of the word "handling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manuseio

🇮🇳 संबालना

🇩🇪 Handhabung

🇮🇩 penanganan

🇺🇦 обробка

🇵🇱 obsługa

🇯🇵 取り扱い (とりあつかい)

🇫🇷 manipulation

🇪🇸 manejo

🇹🇷 elleçleme

🇰🇷 처리 (처리)

🇸🇦 معالجة

🇨🇿 manipulace

🇸🇰 manipulácia

🇨🇳 处理 (chǔlǐ)

🇸🇮 ravnanje

🇮🇸 meðhöndlun

🇰🇿 өңдеу

🇬🇪 მოწესრიგება

🇦🇿 idarəetmə

🇲🇽 manejo

Etymology

The word 'handling' originated from the Old English word 'handlian', which means 'to touch or move with the hands'. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include managing or dealing with various situations. The term has been used in customer service contexts since the early 20th century, emphasizing the importance of effectively dealing with customer inquiries and complaints.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,263, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.