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In some senses, handling is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
careful, delicate, gentle
My grandmother's antique vase requires very careful handling whenever we move it.
careless, clumsy
sensitive, sympathetic
The teacher's sympathetic handling of the student's anxiety helped him feel more confident in class.
insensitive
competent
The manager's competent handling of the difficult customer complaint impressed everyone in the office.
baggage, cargo, freight, stock
customer, passenger
The airline improved its customer handling procedures to reduce complaints at check-in.
food
The restaurant staff received training in proper food handling to prevent contamination.
data, information
VERB + HANDLING
need, require