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Definition manipulation in British English
manipulation
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1
behaviour that influences someone or controls something in a clever or dishonest way
Example
The inquiry found that manipulation of stock prices was widespread.
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2
the process of skilfully handling, controlling, or using something
Example
Scientists are attempting, by genetic manipulation, to produce more effective vaccines.
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4
the process of changing, correcting, or moving information stored on a computer
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