manipulation
intermediateB2/məˌnɪpjuˈleɪʃən/ · ma-nip-u-la-tion
The action of manipulating something in a skillful manner or in a way that is often deceptive.
Meanings
The action of manipulating something in a skillful manner or in a way that is often deceptive.
کسی چیز کو مہارت سے یا اکثر دھوکہ دہی سے کنٹرول کرنے کا عمل۔
چالاکی
chaalaki
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Common Collocations
- art of manipulation
- manipulation of data
- social manipulation
Example Sentences
His manipulation of the facts led to a distorted perception of the situation.
اس کی حقائق کی چالاکی نے صورتحال کا غلط تاثر پیدا کیا۔
Us ki haqaiq ki chaalaki ne soorat-e-haal ka ghalat tasur paida kiya.
Successful negotiation often involves a degree of manipulation.
کامیاب مذاکرات میں اکثر چالاکی کا ایک درجہ شامل ہوتا ہے۔
Kamyab muzakrat mein aksar chaalaki ka aik darja shamil hota hai.
Manipulation can be a dangerous game if not used ethically.
چالاکی کا استعمال اگر نیک نیتی سے نہ ہو تو یہ ایک خطرناک کھیل ہو سکتا ہے۔
Chalaki ka istemal agar neek niyat se na ho to ye aik khatarnaak khel ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'manipulate' as 'manipulating' something skillfully like a puppet.
Imagine a puppeteer skillfully controlling different puppets.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آہستہ آہستہ دل کی ویرانوں میں بازیئے چالاکی کی نذر ہوں، اب بغیر سمجھے بازیئے
Aahista aahista dil ki veeraanoun mein baaziye Chalaki ki nazar hun, ab baghair samjhe baaziye
Slowly, in the desolations of the heart, play your game; I am at the mercy of manipulation, now plying my game without understanding.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹے مچھر کا سوکھی چڑیا بھی آشیانہ بناتی ہے
Chote machhar ka sookhi chidiya bhi aashiyana banati hai
Even a small mosquito makes a nest out of a dry twig.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "manipulatio" — handling, influence
First known use: 19th century
The term manipulation originated from the Latin word 'manipulatio', which indicated the action of handling or influencing something in a skillful manner.