"manipulation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ [UK], /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [Canada, US], /məˌnɪp.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/ [Australia] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manipulation.wav [UK] Forms: manipulation [singular], manipulations [plural]
Etymology: manipulate + -ion Etymology templates: {{ety-suffix|manipulate|ion}} manipulate + -ion Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Manipulation is the act of controlling someone or something, usually through pressure or in dishonest ways.
    Sense id: simple-manipulation-en-noun--uC4a6t7
  2. Manipulation is the act of using your hands skillfully to move, play or operate something.
    Sense id: simple-manipulation-en-noun-bHLQiblT
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Terms suffixed with -ion
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