manipulation

[ muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of manipulating.
2. the state or fact of being manipulated.
3. skillful or artful management.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manipulation¹

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

Example Sentences

The score also plays on the concept of time and uses electronic manipulation for ticking, grooving rhythmic passages.

From Los Angeles Times

This unique structure enables effective spin state manipulation of the cobalt active sites, significantly enhancing catalytic performance.

From Science Daily

The man, who had been under her care, was described in the hearing as "extremely vulnerable" and "open to manipulation".

From BBC

“The vast majority of officers are corrupted as a result of conditioning, manipulation, coercion and blackmail, while being badly trained, poorly led and inadequately supervised,” he adds.

From BBC

"Trump's statement is an eerie replica of psychological manipulations made by abusers after episodes of abuse," she began, breaking it down in a series of 15 numbered tweets, starting thus:

From Salon