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Manipulation

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.

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Narrower term 1

Fielding 76% connected

of Field

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 3

Influence 76% connected

A flowing in or upon; influx.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Touch 76% connected

To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Touching 76% connected

of Touch

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Control 74% connected

A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Control 74% connected

A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Manipulate 74% connected

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…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Manipulate 74% connected

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…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 2

Handling 92% connected

of Handle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Use 92% connected

The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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