manipulation
məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən
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Definition of manipulation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general controlthe act of controlling or influencing something
  • The manipulation of data requires careful attention.
control influence
2.
influencedevious influence for personal advantage
  • Her manipulation of the situation was cunning.
exploitation maneuvering
3.
hands skillRareskillful handling of objects with handsRare
  • The surgeon's manipulation was precise and effective.
adroitness dexterity
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Expressions with manipulation

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unfair changing of information to create a false or misleading result
The report uncovered data manipulation in the study's original clinical trial figures.
schemes that unfairly move asset values in exchange systems
Traders were jailed for market manipulation during the energy crisis.
strategic use of psychology to influence group behavior
The politician's speech was a classic example of crowd manipulation.
planned change of inherited material in living things using special methods
Genetic manipulation allowed scientists to create crops resistant to certain insects.

Origin of manipulation

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

Terms with manipulation included in their meaning

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nervous manipulation
manipulate an object in a nervous manner
tools
hole designed to insert a finger for gripping or manipulation
manipulation
having been manipulated by hands
word manipulation
game involving manipulating words creatively
manipulation
plan or achieve goals through clever means
manipulation
use of a situation or person in an unfair way
manipulation
the act of manipulating a vote or contest
technology
pictorial representation and manipulation of data

Examples of manipulation in a sentence

  • He specializes in the manipulation of financial markets.
  • His manipulation of the facts was evident to everyone.
  • The company's manipulation of data led to a scandal.
  • Her manipulation of the clay was masterful.
  • The magician's manipulation of cards amazed the audience.

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  1. French:manipulation, influence, ...
  2. German:Manipulation, Handhabung, ...
  3. Italian:manipolazione, destrezza manuale, ...
  4. Spanish:manipulación, ...
  5. Portuguese:manipulação, manuseio, ...
  6. Chinese:操控, ...
  7. Japanese:操作, 操縦, ...
  8. Arabic:تَلَاعُب, مُراوَغَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָנִיפּוּלַצְיָה, תַּחְבּוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:манипуляция, влияние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маніпуляція, вміння маніпулювати, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रण, जोड़तोड़, ...
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