manipulated
məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd
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Definition of manipulated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
modificationaltered or changed for a specific purpose
  • The image was manipulated to enhance its colors.
altered changed modified
2.
controlcontrolled or influenced in a skillful manner
  • The data was manipulated to show better results.
controlled handled influenced
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Expressions with manipulated

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changed at the genetic level for specific traits
The genetically manipulated crops are resistant to pests.
factor in an experiment that a researcher changes on purpose
The manipulated variable in this experiment is the amount of sunlight each plant receives.

Origin of manipulated

Latin, manus (hand) + plere (to fill)

Terms with manipulated included in their meaning

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physical
physically held or manipulated by a person
manipulation
having been manipulated by hands
psychology
manipulated to accept new ideas against will
manipulation
manipulated to produce a desired outcome
manipulation
an event or situation was manipulated or rigged
gamedadj.
strategy
manipulated or controlled for advantage
manipulated data
showing numbers that are changed to look better than real
coaxedadj.
manipulation
carefully manipulated or adjusted

Examples of manipulated in a sentence

  • Manipulated statistics can be misleading.
  • The manipulated figures misled the investors.
  • Manipulated reports can damage a company's reputation.

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  1. French:manipulé, contrôlé, ...
  2. German:manipuliert, kontrolliert, ...
  3. Italian:manipolato, controllato, ...
  4. Spanish:alterado, controlado, ...
  5. Portuguese:alterado, controlado, ...
  6. Chinese:被修改的, 被操控的, ...
  7. Japanese:変更された, 操作された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدَّل, مُتَلاعَب بِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּנֶה, מְסֻלָּף, ...
  10. Russian:измененный, управляемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маніпульований, ...
  12. Hindi:संशोधित, हेरफेर किया हुआ, ...
manipulate
məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt

Definition of manipulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
actionsmove or operate something using hands
  • She manipulated the controls with precision.
handle maneuver operate
2.
behaviorinfluence or control someone for personal gain
  • He manipulated his friends to get what he wanted.
control influence maneuver
3.
deceptionTECH.alter data or information for deceitful purposesTECH.
  • They manipulate the financial records to evade taxes..
falsify
4.
medicalTECH.handle a body part for medical purposesTECH.
  • The therapist manipulated the joint to relieve pain.
maneuver operate
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Origin of manipulate

Latin, manus (hand) + plere (to fill)

Examples of manipulate in a sentence

  • They manipulated the levers to start the machine.
  • She manipulated the data to support her theory.
  • They manipulated the stock prices for profit.
  • Hackers manipulate the code to gain unauthorized access.
  • The company was caught trying to manipulate the data to mislead investors.
  • The doctor had to manipulate the limb to set the bone.

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  1. French:manipuler, influencer, ...
  2. German:bedienen, beeinflussen, ...
  3. Italian:manipolare, influenzare, ...
  4. Spanish:manipular, controlar, ...
  5. Portuguese:manipular, influenciar, ...
  6. Chinese:操作, 利用, ...
  7. Japanese:操作する, 操る, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرَّكَ, تلاعبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְתַפְעֵל, לְתַמְרֵן, ...
  10. Russian:манипулировать, влиять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маніпулювати, обробляти, ...
  12. Hindi:हाथ से चलाना, बहकाना, ...

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