Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Handling and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handling" instead a noun "Functioning".
Handling
Handling noun - The act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something.
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Synonyms for Handling
Functioning and handling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead a noun "Handling".
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- The EU actually does make a point, in the X-Wing Series while handling Fantastic Racism, that in the beginning, and around the battle of Yavin, humans were the ones who were putting themselves on the line, especially considering that the Death Star was functioning.
Source: Humans Are Leaders
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