manipulation

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of manipulating.

2. the state or fact of being manipulated.

3. skillful or artful management.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manipulation¹

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

Example Sentences

The FCA regulates financial services firms in the UK and part of its role is handling and investigating reports of market abuse, such as insider dealing or market manipulation.

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As content like this is amplified and reshared across social media, it transforms from obvious manipulation into what resembles verified “fact.”

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We at least don’t have to guess about the efficacy of their manipulations.

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From a technical standpoint, robotics problems can be broken down into two main categories: navigation and manipulation.

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Zuma-Sambudlia has denied intentionally misleading anyone and says she is "profoundly shocked", adding that she herself is a victim of deception and manipulation.

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