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Definition of manipulation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

manipulation

noun
 
 
/məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
 
/məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
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  1.  
    [uncountable, countable] (disapproving) behaviour that controls or influences somebody/something, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it
    • Advertising like this is a cynical manipulation of older people.
  2.  
    [uncountable] (formal) the control or use of something in a way that shows skill
    • data manipulation
    • manipulation of images
  3. [uncountable, countable] (specialist) the skill or act of moving a person's bones or joints into the correct position
    • manipulation of the bones of the back
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