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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Earlier in the legal battle, the court dismissed fair dealing and consumer protection claims. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 Those dealings have included producing shuttles for NASA’s Artemis crew and an agreement to build 4,500 electric delivery vans for Walmart. Wes Davis, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025 Thompson's killing outside a hotel where the company was to hold its investor day meeting was met with shock across the industry as well as a social media outpouring of anger from Americans frustrated over their dealings with health insurers, citing medical care denials and high costs. Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Arsenal’s dealings this month will be overseen by the interim sporting director, Jason Ayto. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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