manipulation

Manipulation is defined as skillful control by something or someone.

(noun)

An example of manipulation is what is being done by a talking car salesman who convinces you to buy a car.

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See manipulation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See manipulation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act or practice of manipulating.
    b. The state of being manipulated.
  2. Shrewd or devious management, especially for one's own advantage.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from manipule, handful, as of grain

Origin: , from Latin manipulus, sheaf, handful; see maniple

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