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manipulating

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪɾɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

Examples :

"The toddler was happily manipulating his building blocks, stacking them and knocking them down. "
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Related Words

Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration experiments

experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

Illustration manipulated

manipulated verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The artist carefully manipulated the clay to form a beautiful sculpture. "

Illustration therapeutic

therapeutic noun

/θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/

A therapeutic agent

"The doctor prescribed a therapeutic for her persistent headaches. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration beneficial

beneficial noun

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Something that is beneficial.

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "

Illustration pretending

pretending verb

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "

Illustration manipulator

manipulator noun

/məˈnɪpjuleɪtər/ /məˈnɪpjuːleɪtər/

Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.

"The used car salesman was a manipulator; he convinced her to buy a car she couldn't afford. "