English · Word Candidate

manipulate

/məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: manipulates · manipulating · manipulated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

Verb

manipulate data

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “manipulate” mean?

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

Is “manipulate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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