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Pronunciation : Ma*nip"u*late
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [LL. manipulatus, p. p. of manipulare to lead by the hand, fr. L. manipulus. See Maniple.]
Definition : 1. To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus.

2. To control the action of, by management; as, to manipulate a convention of delegates; to manipulate the stock market; also, to manage artfully or fraudulently; as, to manipulate accounts, or election returns.

t. [imp. & p. p. Manipulated; p. pr. & vb. n. Manipulating.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ma*nip"u*late
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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