handling

/ˈhændlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The way someone deals with a situation or problem.
    • The manager's handling of the crisis earned him praise from the team.
    • Her handling of the difficult customer was very professional.
    • Good handling of stress is an important life skill.
  2. The act of touching, moving, or holding something with the hands.
    • Proper handling of laboratory equipment prevents accidents.
    • The museum staff wore gloves for the handling of ancient artifacts.
    • The package had a label saying 'Fragile — careful handling required.'
  3. The way a vehicle responds to the driver's controls.
    • He tested the bicycle's handling before buying it.
    • The truck's handling was poor on the icy road.
    • This sports car has excellent handling on sharp turns.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of handle — to deal with, manage, or control something.
    • He is handling the heavy boxes by himself.
    • She is handling the customer complaints today.
    • The team is handling the project with great care.