manipulerer

Manipulerer is the present tense form of the Danish verb manipulere, meaning to handle, operate or influence something or someone. The term covers a range of meanings from physical control of objects to influencing people, data, or situations. The exact sense depends on context: it can refer to skillful or routine operation of equipment, as well as to more judgmental acts of influencing opinions or behavior.

Etymology and related terms: Manipulere comes from the French manipuler, which in turn derives from the Latin manipulus, meaning a handful or a bundle. Related Danish words include manipulation (noun) and manipulator (one who manipulates), with nuances ranging from neutral to negative depending on usage.

Usage and connotations: In technical and everyday contexts, manipulerer can describe operating tools, adjusting settings, or moving objects. In social or ethical discussions, it often refers to influencing others, sometimes covertly, which may carry a negative connotation. In scientific or journalistic contexts, phrases like manipulere data or manipulering af data can imply altering information, a practice generally viewed as unethical or invalid if it misrepresents results.

Examples: Hun manipulerer tallene i rapporten. Forskeren blev anklaget for at manipulere resultaterne. Teknikeren manipulerer indstillingerne på styresystemet. Diskusjonen om dataens integritet avhæves ofte på grund af risikoen for manipulering af data.

See also: manipulation, social manipulation, data manipulation.