initialhandling

noun

UK /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈhændlɪŋ/

US /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈhændlɪŋ/

The first time you touch or deal with something.

The initialhandling of the baby bird must be very gentle.

SYNONYMS

first touch first treatment initial care first management early handling

RELATED WORDS

handling first step intake preparation care

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first stage of dealing with a problem or task.

The initialhandling of the complaint took only a few minutes.

3. The way something is first moved or carried.

Careful initialhandling kept the glass from breaking.

4. The first processing of materials or data.

The initialhandling of the samples happens in the lab.