1. the action of handling or controlling something skillfully
2. the action of influencing or controlling someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way
3. the alteration of data or information to achieve a desired result

Examples

• The surgeon’s precise manipulations during the operation saved the patient’s life.
• Her manipulations of the clay resulted in a beautiful sculpture.
• The politician’s manipulations of public opinion were eventually exposed.
• He used emotional manipulations to get what he wanted from his friends.
• The data manipulations in the study raised questions about its validity.
• Financial manipulations by the company led to a major scandal.
• The therapist taught her exercises involving gentle manipulations of the injured joint.