Username vs. Handle — What's the Difference?

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A handle is a part of, or attachment to, an object that allows it to be grasped and manipulated by hand. The design of each type of handle involves substantial ergonomic issues, even where these are dealt with intuitively or by following tradition.

A sequence of characters serving as identification when accessing a computer, other digital device, or application and often associated with a privately held password. Also called user ID.

To touch, lift, or hold with the hands

(computing) A person's identification on an individual computer system.

To operate with the hands; manipulate

To deal with or have responsibility for; conduct

To cope with or dispose of

To direct, execute, or dispose of

To manage, administer to, or represent

To deal or trade in the purchase or sale of

To act or function in a given way while in operation

A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand

A means of understanding or control

(Slang) A person's name.

An alternate name or nickname, especially one chosen for self-identification on online forums or citizens band radio.

(Games) The total amount of money bet on an event or over a set period of time.

The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.

(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

(textiles) The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.

(slang) A name, nickname or pseudonym.

(slang) A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel.

(computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.

A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.

(US) A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.

A point, an extremity of land.

(topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.

(algebraic geometry) The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.

(transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).

To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.

(transitive) To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

(transitive) To manage, control, or direct.

(transitive) To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).

(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.

(transitive) To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.

To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

(transitive) To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).

(intransitive) To use the hands.

To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.

(intransitive) To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully.

To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands.

To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock.

To deal with; to make a business of.

To treat; to use, well or ill.

To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.

To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection.

To use the hands.

That part of vessels, instruments, etc., which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.

That of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool.

The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it;

Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;

Interact in a certain way;

Deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;

Touch, lift, or hold with the hands;

Handle effectively;

Show and train;