Manipulation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated. The skillful use of the hands in, for example, chiropractic. The devious management of some situation, especially for one's own advantage.
Example sentence: For example, in painting the form arises from abstract elements of line and color, while in cinema the material concreteness of the image within the frame presents - as an element - the greatest difficulty in manipulation.
Handling
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands. See handleThe mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch - FairholtA criminal offence, the trade with stolen goods.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
Example sentence: There is a continuum of values between the churches and the general community. What distinguishes the handling of these values in the churches is mainly the heavier dosage of religious vocabulary involved.