Definition
Definition of manipulating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
skillful handlinghandling or using skillfully
- The artist's manipulating hands shaped the clay beautifully.
- Her manipulating fingers played the piano flawlessly.
- The surgeon's manipulating skills were impressive.
Origin of manipulating
Latin, manus (hand) + plere (to fill)
Terms with manipulating included in their meaning
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word manipulation
game involving manipulating words creatively
manipulation
the act of manipulating a vote or contest
manipulation
manipulating someone to exploit them
data handling
the act of manipulating or altering information or data
tool
tool with two handles for gripping and manipulating objects
manipulation
encourage someone to say something by leading or manipulating
media
process of manipulating information to influence perception
control influence
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them
manipulating
arrange a group to influence outcomes
mathematics
branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and rules for manipulating those symbols
manipulation
action of manipulating numbers according to rules
technology
digital environment for organizing and manipulating files
science
device used to enhance vision by manipulating light
manipulating numbers
practice of changing numbers to create false success impression
performing art
art of creating and manipulating puppets
politics
related to manipulating election outcomes dishonestly
science field
technology manipulating matter on an atomic or molecular scale
financial manipulation
practice of manipulating financial reserves to smooth earnings
technology
circuit with components manipulating electrical signals
finance
practice of manipulating cheque clearance times
biology
sequence of amino acids manipulating chromatin
manipulation
person manipulating emotions for influence
public manipulation
manipulating public opinion
internet
web page manipulating search engines to redirect visitors
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- French:manipulateur, ...
- German:geschickt, ...
- Italian:abile, ...
- Spanish:hábil, ...
- Portuguese:habilidoso, ...
- Chinese:熟练的, ...
- Japanese:巧みに扱う, ...
- Arabic:ماهِر, ...
- Hebrew:מְיוּמָן, ...
- Russian:умелый, ...
- Ukrainian:вправний, ...
- Hindi:कुशल, ...
Definition of manipulate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionsmove or operate something using hands
- She manipulated the controls with precision.
2.
behaviorinfluence or control someone for personal gain
- He manipulated his friends to get what he wanted.
3.
deceptionTECH. alter data or information for deceitful purposesTECH.
- They manipulate the financial records to evade taxes..
4.
medicalTECH. handle a body part for medical purposesTECH.
- The therapist manipulated the joint to relieve pain.
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.
Chiropractors often manipulate the spine to improve alignment.
View all translations of manipulate
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- French:manipuler, influencer, ...
- German:bedienen, beeinflussen, ...
- Italian:manipolare, influenzare, ...
- Spanish:manipular, controlar, ...
- Portuguese:manipular, influenciar, ...
- Chinese:操作, 利用, ...
- Japanese:操作する, 操る, ...
- Arabic:حَرَّكَ, تلاعبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְתַפְעֵל, לְתַמְרֵן, ...
- Russian:манипулировать, влиять, ...
- Ukrainian:маніпулювати, обробляти, ...
- Hindi:हाथ से चलाना, बहकाना, ...
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