manipulation

noun

as in engineering

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Recent Examples of manipulation Victims of this manipulation scheme, Nathan and Aesha conspire to impose on the dinner’s seating arrangements in such a way that Luke is sitting next to Joy, and Gen is isolated at the end of the table. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Robbyant demonstrated the model across long-horizon and precision manipulation tasks, including preparing breakfast, unpacking deliveries, inserting tubes, picking up screws, folding clothes, and opening drawers. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Travis Scott is an American rapper and producer known for his dark ambient style, high-energy performances, and innovative uses of audio manipulation, including Auto-Tune. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Data manipulation, spreadsheet maintenance, status tracking and approval follow-ups consume resources that could otherwise be directed toward planning, forecasting, risk modeling and tax optimization. — Ryan Padget, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Compared to metabarcoding, shotgun sequencing is faster and requires less lab manipulation and processing. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Through textile manipulation and hand craftsmanship, the collection creates a refined dialogue between denim and French artisanal expertise, incorporating intricate plissé work, feather and floral constructions and delicate lace applications. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Nowhere is this more evident than in the manipulation of what people see and take to be true. — Alain Berset, Time, 6 July 2026 But several others took a more critical stance, instead likening his actions to market manipulation. — Alex Harring,luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manipulation
  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. government
  8. machination
Noun
  • The demonstration is designed to verify engineering assumptions before construction of the company’s first nuclear demonstration well, reducing technical risk ahead of commercial deployment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • The most likely point of failure for load-bearing infrastructure is at the joints which connect components, says Doug Holmes, an engineering professor at Boston University.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sent regulatory priorities to the nation’s regional fishery councils, which environmentalists say reveal a direct attack on fishery management and ocean conservation.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • This necessitates a fundamental shift in corporate risk management.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • The unit's weight is therefore centered in the bike and that should make for better handling.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • Managing the fuel cycle, specifically the processing, handling, and recycling of the exceptionally rare hydrogen isotope tritium, remains one of the most significant engineering challenges to achieving commercial nuclear fusion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • More of the value shifts into material preparation, machine operation, quality control, tooling and process expertise.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • Residents of al-Shujaiya told NPR that aid operations have been halted in their neighborhood since March, and ambulances need Israeli permission to enter.
    — Aya Batrawy, NPR, 10 July 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • González has witnessed the ties between Mexico and its emigrants abroad evolve over four decades, starting as a young consular officer in the administration of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called out the administration of former Mayor Eric Adams for the uproar over a city immigrant-neighborhood map that left out Italian, Irish, and Jewish communities.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Top universities often have large numbers of low-income students, whose full cost of attendance is covered by government and institutional grants.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Stripping the terrorism sponsorship designation would significantly benefit al-Sharaa’s government.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of government
Noun
  • Still, similar machinations continue to be played out by both parties.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Today's stock-market market conversation is dominated by structural dynamics, index machinations and mechanical flows the way World Cup chatter fixates on officiating decisions and bracket construction.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of machination

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