dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ How to pronounce dealing (audio)
1
: method of business : manner of conduct
2
dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides. He has a reputation for fair dealing.
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He was famously impeached in his first term after a whistleblower complaint about his Ukraine dealings was publicized by the intelligence community's inspector general. Zachary Basu, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 Barrenechea was a late addition to Villa’s summer transfer dealings with Juventus. Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 Littler's research suggests that while some high-profile examples of rollbacks exist (such as with Google, Amazon and Target), the majority of companies, particularly those that don't have dealings with the government, are staying the course on DEI. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Green Bay Packers - DT Derrick Harmon (Oregon) Most of the free agency cycle saw the Packers make some moves in the secondary, and more are expected in the future with a potential dealing of Jaire Alexander. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dealing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dealing was in the 15th century

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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

dealing

noun
1
plural : friendly or business relations
dealings with an automobile agency
2
: a way of acting or of doing business
fair dealing

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