dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms

• commerce
• interaction
• intercourse
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the league has done little, if anything, to enforce its code of conduct, which requires honest dealing, ethical behavior and respect between coaches and players. —Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

The fallout of the center’s business dealings with Med Ed Labs continued. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024

Cummings-Ramone and Leigh are the sole shareholders of RPI, which manages all aspects of the Ramones’ business dealings, and have been in legal contention for years regarding the development of a Ramones biopic. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

The president’s son, Hunter Biden, who received a pardon from President Biden in December, was involved in business dealings with his uncle James Biden. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dealing

• dealing box
• double-dealing
• self-dealing

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