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

"The number of different tools that are now available to create a wide range of highly realistic AI manipulations is unprecedented," says Henry Ajder, a generative AI expert.

From BBC

A company affiliated with Sun agreed to pay a $10 million fine to resolve allegations of market manipulation for a crypto asset.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late last year, the board unanimously backed Lovaglio after the bank disclosed that he was being investigated by Italian prosecutors in a case related to allegations of supervisory obstruction and market manipulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

After reflecting on everything that happened—the control, the manipulation—I have washed my hands of this situation.

From Barron's

You owe yourself the power of living in your truth, free from the emotional manipulations of others.

From MarketWatch