well-handled

well-han·dled

(wĕl′hăn′dəld)

adj.

1. Managed well.

2. Showing signs of much handling.

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well-handled

adj (well handled when postpositive)

1. having been managed successfully: a well-handled merger.

2. operated or employed skilfully: a well-handled vehicle.

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well′-han′dled

adj.

1. managed, directed, or treated with skill, efficiency, taste, etc.: a well-handled political campaign; a delicate but well-handled subject.

2. having been handled or used much: a sale of well-handled goods.

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