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1. (n.) manipulation
the act of manipulating.
2. manipulation
the state or fact of being manipulated.
3. manipulation
skillful or artful management.
Etymology: (1720–30; < F, equiv. to manipule handful (of grains, etc.; see maniple ) +-ation -ation)
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| Definition of 'Manipulation' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) manipulation, use
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
"his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
2. (noun) handling, manipulation
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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| Definition of 'Manipulation' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Manipulation
the act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art
2. (noun) Manipulation
the use of the hands in mesmeric operations
3. (noun) Manipulation
artful management; as, the manipulation of political bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes of deception or fraud
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