expertly-handled
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/ˈɛkspərtli ˈhændəld/
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/ˈɛkspɜːtli ˈhændəld/
skillfully managed
Etymology
'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'.
'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'.
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
