Data Manipulation

/ˈdeɪtə ˌmænɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun — "modifying, analyzing, or controlling data."

Data Manipulation is the process of systematically accessing, transforming, organizing, or modifying data to achieve a desired outcome, extract information, or prepare it for storage, transmission, or analysis. It is a fundamental concept in computing, databases, programming, and digital systems, enabling the structured handling of both raw and processed information.