manipulate
verbUK /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ · CA, US /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/
Etymology Back-formation from manipulation.
1
To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
2
To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
- manipulate data
- The software can manipulate images easily.
3
Medicine, Sciences To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
4
To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use
- cleverly manipulate
- She knew how to manipulate people to get her way.
5
Dated To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.
- Derived terms
- manipulable, manipulatable, manipulatee, manipulative, manipulator, manipulatory, manipulatrix, manipulee, manipulism, micromanipulate, micromanipulated, mismanipulate, nonmanipulated, outmanipulate, overmanipulate, remanipulate, telemanipulate, unmanipulated
- Related terms
- manipulandum, manipulation, manipulator, pedipulate