manipulation

manipulation is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

manipulate + -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /məˌnɪp.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular manipulation

Plural manipulations

1. (uncountable) Manipulation is the act of controlling someone or something, usually through pressure or in dishonest ways.

   The political manipulation of statistics to confuse people is common.

   In data manipulation on a parallel computer all bits of a word are processed at the same time.

   All too often, guilt is also a form of manipulation – a way of hurting or punishing others.

2. (uncountable) Manipulation is the act of using your hands skillfully to move, play or operate something.

   He tried to remove the piece by gentle manipulation from the outside.

Synonyms

• control
• handling

Related words

• manipulate
• manipulative