manipulation

/məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of controlling or influencing someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.
    • The manipulation of election results caused a public outcry.
    • She accused her boss of emotional manipulation to get her to work overtime.
    • The advertisement was a clear manipulation of people's fears.
  2. The act of handling or operating something skillfully with the hands.
    • The jeweler's careful manipulation of the tiny parts required steady hands.
    • The physical therapist used gentle manipulation to relieve the patient's back pain.
    • Learning the manipulation of tools is an important part of woodworking.
  3. The act of changing or adjusting data, information, or a system to achieve a desired result.
    • The software allows for easy manipulation of digital photographs.
    • Genetic manipulation has led to new medical treatments.
    • The manipulation of the spreadsheet data saved the company hours of work.
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