The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated. / The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic.

plural of manipulation

Relating to manipulation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of manipulate

plural of manipulator

(mathematics) A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

Using manipulation purposefully. / Tending to manipulate. / (derogatory) Reaching one's goals at the expense of other people by using them.

In a manipulative manner.

Suitable for, or able to be subjected to manipulation. / Gullible or susceptible to persuasion.

Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates. / A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something. / A puppeteer, especially one controlling marionettes.