'Manipulation' definitions:

Definition of 'manipulation'

From: WordNet
noun
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous" [syn: manipulation, use]
noun
The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means [syn: handling, manipulation]

Definition of 'Manipulation'

From: GCIDE
  • Manipulation \Ma*nip`u*la"tion\, n. [Cf. F. manipulation.]
  • 1. The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art. [1913 Webster]
  • Manipulation is to the chemist like the external senses to the mind. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The use of the hands in mesmeric operations. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Artful management; as, the manipulation of political bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes of deception or fraud. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'manipulation'

From: Moby Thesaurus