manipulation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK): IPA: /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/
• Hyphenation: MAN-ip-YOO-lay-shun
• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

manipulation (plural manipulations)

1. The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

   The dealer's manipulations could have removed cards from the deck.

2. The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

   After a few minutes of manipulation each week, she obtained days of relief from her neck pain.

3. The devious management of some situation, especially for one’s own advantage.

   He found that the new manager was known for his Macchiavellian manipulations in his last two positions.

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