manipulation

/məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/C1Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

  • n. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

Word forms

Plural
manipulations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The manipulation of data is crucial for accurate research results.

  2. n.

    With careful manipulation, she was able to fix the broken machine.