Definitions for: Manipulation


[n] the action of touching with the hands or the skillful use of the hands
[n] exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ma*nip`u*la"tion, n. [Cf. F. manipulation.]
1. The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being
manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the
hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or
art.

Manipulation is to the chemist like the external
senses to the mind. --Whewell.

2. The use of the hands in mesmeric operations.

3. Artful management; as, the manipulation of political
bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes
of deception or fraud.

Synonyms: handling, use

See Also: fielding, influence, touch, touching

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