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How do you spell Manipulation?

Correct spelling

manipulation

MANIPUL + ATION. Think: manipulate.

Why is manipulation spelled this way?

From Latin manipulus, handful. MANUS (hand). Manipulation handles something — whether objects with care or people with cunning.

Common misspellings of manipulation

manipulatonmanipulasionmanipilationmanipullation

Example

The manipulation of data was discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell manipulation?+
The correct spelling is "manipulation". MANIPUL + ATION. Think: manipulate.
Is it manipulaton or manipulation?+
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