manipulation
- 01 C1 Advanced
moving or using something skillfully with your hands.
the skillful handling or operation of an object or part of the body, often for medical or technical purposes.
Simple“The surgeon's careful manipulation of the tools allowed for a very precise operation.”
In context“The physical therapist performed a gentle manipulation of the patient's spine to relieve the pressure on the nerves.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
changing information or data to get a specific result, sometimes dishonestly.
the act of altering or processing data, variables, or accounts to achieve a specific result or to present a biased view.
Simple“The software allows for easy manipulation of digital photos to change the colours.”
In context“The investigation revealed widespread manipulation of the company's financial records to hide the growing debt from investors.”
Synonyms
Usage require manipulation
“Watchdog science journalism has become a fundamental tool to counter scientific malpractice, such as publication fraud, abuse and political and corporate manipulation of science.”
“While this study looked closely at microscopic worms, this behavioral manipulation mirrors phenomena seen across the natural world.”
From French manipulation, from Old French manipule, from Latin manipulus. Morphologically manipulate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.