manipulation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Manipulation' is the act of moving, controlling, or influencing something or someone, usually not in an upfront way. It's like secretly rearranging chess pieces during the game.

Examples in Different Contexts

In politics, 'manipulation' can refer to the unethical influence over people’s opinions or actions. A political analyst might observe, 'The campaign used sophisticated manipulation techniques to sway voters’ opinions in favor of the candidate.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our current operational efficiency isn't meeting targets. It's vital we assess our resource management.

Response:

We should look into strategic manipulation of our resources to optimize our operations.

Impact

Scenario:

Our campaign's messaging needs to be authentic and transparent. People should hear our cause, not our agenda.

Response:

Absolutely, we need to ensure that there's no manipulation hiding our true motives.