manipulation
/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: manipulations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
Noun
Examples
The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.
Noun
Examples
After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.
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).
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Common questions
What does “manipulation” mean?
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
Is “manipulation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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