manipulation

American  

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / məˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of manipulating.

2. the state or fact of being manipulated.

3. skillful or artful management.

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Etymology

Origin of manipulation

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

Example Sentences

It is still assessing whether X fails to combat “information manipulation” and to take down “illegal content.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There have been previous attempts to improve performance through manipulations of the suits.

From BBC

Haymon worked in this role for about 20 years, and over time, the suit alleges, he became the “mastermind of the financial scheme,” engaging in “financial manipulation and self-dealing behind Mayweather’s back.”

From Los Angeles Times

Polymarket has said it complies with all applicable laws, and that because its technology provides real-time transparency into trading, episodes of possible manipulation and insider trading are quickly exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.

From Los Angeles Times