dealing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun method or manner of conduct in relation to others
  2. noun the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
  3. verb act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

Etymology

From Middle English delynge, from Old English dǣling; equivalent to deal + -ing.

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