manipulation

US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of controlling to gain an advantage
Through the general's skilled manipulation, the army took the city
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of moving something using your hands
The manipulation of your back can heal your back pain
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Skillful handling or operation of something.
The skillful manipulation of the puppet made it seem alive.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The process of changing or adapting data.
Data manipulation is essential for effective analysis.

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