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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
Verb
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.