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1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner:

｟通例非難して｠ «…するよう» 〈人･世論･価格など〉を(巧みに)操る, 操作する «into doing, to do»

e.g. he manipulated the dials of the set.

alter, edit, or move (text or data) on a computer.

｟通例非難して｠ 〈情報･資料など〉を改ざんする, …に手を加える

examine or treat (a part of the body) by feeling or moving it with the hand:

〘医〙 〈骨･筋肉など〉を手で元に戻す, もみほぐす, 触診する.

e.g. a system of healing based on manipulating the ligaments of the spine.

2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously:

e.g. the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group.

alter (data) or present (statistics) so as to mislead.

manipulability | -ˌnipyələˈbilətē | noun

manipulable | məˈnipyələb(ə)l | adjective

manipulatable | -ˌlātəbəl | adjective

early 19th century: back-formation from manipulation.