manipulation

noun

Definition of manipulationnext
as in engineering

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  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. control
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. government
  8. machination
Noun
  • The Resonator Awards, honoring women in music production and engineering, was postponed until further notice.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The destruction wrought by the Palisades, Eaton and other Los Angeles fires has left the significant physical challenge of rebuilding, with many unanswered engineering and environmental questions.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • There are a few consequences to remember when juicing, such as not getting the benefit of fiber from fruits and vegetables as the skin is removed, which aids in digestion, heart health, and weight management.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Those are some of the insights gleaned from a survey of 2,170 resident big-game hunters asked a series of questions at the intersection of technology and hunting ethics, wildlife management, and opportunity.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of management
Noun
  • Advertisement Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Crowley has since sat down with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced severe backlash over her handling of the blazes.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of control
Noun
  • The government’s national security concerns related to combatting Chinese data collection and related operations were found to be compelling and the Act is carefully designed to address those concerns.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The platform is reportedly scaling up its content moderation operations and advertising positions for English content reviewers in mainland China.
    Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of operation
Noun
  • As a second Donald Trump administration begins next week, change—and likely volatility—will become the next normal.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Many parts of the IRA are at risk of being repealed under the Trump administration, so individuals should call their representatives to express support for the bipartisan portions of the policy such as manufacturing incentives and onshoring energy production.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Keeping Families Together was active for just a few days in August 2024 before Texas and 15 other Republican states sued the federal government, halting applications.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • During a briefing in Santa Monica, President Biden pledged that the federal government would throw every available resource at the blazes.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of government
Noun
  • Kate Beckinsale detailed her experiences of systemic Hollywood sexism in a lengthy Instagram video, highlighting the machinations in place to silence women who dare to speak up about on-set assault or harassment.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But her routine is disrupted when an eight-year-old American boy arrives at the hotel and becomes wise to her machinations.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of machination
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