digitalmanipulation
nounUK /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.t̬əl məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Changing pictures, videos, or information on a computer to make them look or say something different.
The video looked real, but digital manipulation had made the person say words they never said.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Using computers or online tools to unfairly control or influence people.
The ad used digital manipulation to make people feel they needed the product.
3. Changing computer data or files on purpose, sometimes to cheat.
He was caught doing digital manipulation of the school's test scores.
4. Adjusting digital images or sound to improve how they look or sound.
The photographer's digital manipulation made the sunset colors brighter.