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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Beyond the reality show cameras, Thomas’s business dealings have long been the subject of scrutiny. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 As the false biolab narrative took hold, attempts were also made to try and connect these programs with Hunter Biden and his business dealings in Ukraine. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Alexander Smirnov, the former FBI informant who was charged with lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden's business dealings, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors from special counsel David Weiss' office, according to a court filing Thursday. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024 There are a few reasons as to why, but largely the multibillion pound scotch whisky industry is set up for business-to-business dealings and private cask ownership is a fraction of the market. Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dealing 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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