"manipulation" meaning in English

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          "text": "The political manipulation of statistics to confuse people is common."
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          "text": "In data manipulation on a parallel computer all bits of a word are processed at the same time."
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          "text": "All too often, guilt is also a form of manipulation – a way of hurting or punishing others."
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        "Manipulation is the act of controlling someone or something, usually through pressure or in dishonest ways."
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          "text": "He tried to remove the piece by gentle manipulation from the outside."
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        "Manipulation is the act of using your hands skillfully to move, play or operate something."
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      "ipa": "/məˌnɪp.jəˈlæɪ.ʃən/",
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