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Manipulate vs Correct - What's the difference?

manipulate | correct |

In lang=en terms the difference between manipulate and correct

is that manipulate is to influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something while correct is to inform (someone) of the latter's error.

As verbs the difference between manipulate and correct

is that manipulate is to move, arrange or operate something using the hands while correct is to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.

As an adjective correct is

free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.

manipulate

English

Verb

(manipulat)
  • To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
  • To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
  • (medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
  • See also

    * pedipulate ----

    correct

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
  • With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
  • Synonyms

    * (with good manners) well-mannered, well behaved

    Antonyms

    * (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouth

    Derived terms

    * anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrect

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
  • He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
  • (by extension) To grade (examination papers).
  • To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
  • It's rude to correct your parents.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * correctable * correction * uncorrectable