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manipulation

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / məˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Manipulation involves getting a robot to mimic the motions of human hands, and that’s no easy task.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The 14-page doctrinal note, titled “Moral Limits to the Technological Manipulation of the Human Body,” sets forth guidelines for changing a person’s sex, specifically with youth.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Manipulation may induce a fear response involving lack of movement that might be mistakenly interpreted as the animal being calm.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2022

Manipulation is part of what you do, so the trick isn't whether you do it or not — but rather how you do it.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2022

Manipulation and exploration certainly go hand in hand in the little child's behavior.

From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.




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