dealing

[dee-ling]

noun

1. Usually dealings. relations; business.

   frequent dealings; commercial dealings.

2. conduct in relations to others; treatment.

   honest dealing.

Other Word Forms

• predealing noun
• underdealing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dealing¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, dealing is from the Middle English word deling. See deal ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Mahmood's appointment is a signal that the government sees dealing with illegal immigration and asylum as one of its biggest priorities.

From BBC

Ms Phelps said she sympathised with parents who have more than one child dealing with the new system.

From BBC

“We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person.”

From Los Angeles Times

The country was, simultaneously, dealing with an economic crisis then-titled the Great Recession.

From Los Angeles Times

There are other glimpses of the late Queen's dealings with politicians.

From BBC

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