manipulation

[ muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. the act of manipulating.

  2. the state or fact of being manipulated.

  1. skillful or artful management.

Origin of manipulation

1
First recorded in 1720–30; from French, equivalent to manipule “handful” (see maniple) + -ation -ation

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How to use manipulation in a sentence

  • The manipulation of the mouth and lip to produce the tone desired is called voicing and calls for considerable artistic skill.

  • Nor is the state title affected by any manipulation of the land above the surface of the water.

  • The young man's consent and the magnetic manipulation of a competent physician are sufficient for the transmigration.

    Urania | Camille Flammarion
  • The several processes of swearing would seem however to supply the readiest hall-mark, and are rather of an easier manipulation.

  • Continuing the manipulation, he would have the patient take deep breaths and try to cough.

    The Treatment of Hay Fever | George Frederick Laidlaw