manipulate
/məˈnɪpjəleɪt/
verb
- To control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.
- The company manipulated the numbers to make their profits look bigger.
- She felt her friend was manipulating her into doing all the work.
- The politician tried to manipulate public opinion with misleading ads.
- To handle or operate something skillfully with the hands.
- The artist manipulated the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
- The surgeon carefully manipulated the tiny instruments during the operation.
- He manipulated the puzzle pieces until they fit perfectly.
- To change or adjust data, information, or a system to achieve a desired result.
- Scientists manipulate variables in an experiment to test their hypothesis.
- You can manipulate the image using photo editing software.
- The programmer manipulated the code to fix the bug.
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