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expertly-handled

|ex-pert-ly-hand-led|

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/ˈɛkspərtli ˈhændəld/

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/ˈɛkspɜːtli ˈhændəld/

skillfully managed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expertly-handled' originates from the combination of 'expertly' and 'handled', where 'expertly' is derived from 'expert', meaning 'skilled or knowledgeable', and 'handled' is the past participle of 'handle', meaning 'to manage or deal with'.

Historical Evolution

'expertly' evolved from the Latin word 'expertus', meaning 'tried or tested', and 'handle' comes from the Old English 'handlian', meaning 'to touch or feel with the hands'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expertly' meant 'with skill or knowledge', and 'handle' meant 'to touch or manage'. Together, they convey the idea of managing something with skill.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed or executed with skill and proficiency.

The project was expertly-handled by the team.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 13:11