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manipulation definition

ma·nipu·la·tion (mə nip′yo̵̅o̅ lā′s̸hən, -yə-)

noun

a manipulating or being manipulated; skillful handling or operation, artful management or control, etc.

Etymology: Fr < manipuler, to manipulate < manipule, pharmacist's term for a handful, orig., a bundle of herbs < L manipulus: see maniple

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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