handling
|han/dling|
B2
/ˈhændlɪŋ/
(handle)
grip or manage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'handling' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'handlian,' where 'hand' meant 'hand' and '-lian' was a suffix used to form verbs.
Historical Evolution
'handlian' transformed into the Middle English word 'handlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'handle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch or hold with the hands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'manage or control.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of managing or controlling something.
The handling of the situation was commendable.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'handle'.
She is handling the project efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41