조작
1. To operate a machine or device. 2. To manipulate data or facts, often in a dishonest way. 3. In research, the deliberate alteration of independent variables.
Examples
3 of 5기계 조작이 서툴러서 사고가 날 뻔했다.
I almost had an accident because I was clumsy at operating the machine.
데이터 조작은 과학계에서 절대 용납되지 않는다.
Data manipulation is never tolerated in the scientific community.
리모컨으로 화면을 간편하게 조작할 수 있다.
You can easily operate the screen with a remote control.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Control' (조작) - you can control a machine or control the facts.
Quick Quiz
과학 연구에서 사실이 아닌 데이터를 만드는 것을 데이터 ____이라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조작
Examples
기계 조작이 서툴러서 사고가 날 뻔했다.
everydayI almost had an accident because I was clumsy at operating the machine.
데이터 조작은 과학계에서 절대 용납되지 않는다.
academicData manipulation is never tolerated in the scientific community.
리모컨으로 화면을 간편하게 조작할 수 있다.
informalYou can easily operate the screen with a remote control.
그는 여론을 조작하려 했다는 의혹을 받고 있다.
formalHe is under suspicion of trying to manipulate public opinion.
실험 변수의 조작을 통해 인과 관계를 밝혀냈다.
academicThrough the manipulation of experimental variables, the causal relationship was identified.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
조작법
operating instructions
조작된 증거
fabricated evidence
간편한 조작
easy operation
Often Confused With
작동 specifically means a machine is running, while 조작 is the human act of making it run or changing something.
Usage Notes
Be careful with context; it can mean 'operating a phone' (neutral) or 'faking data' (very negative).
Common Mistakes
In academic writing, '변수 조작' is a technical term, but '결과 조작' is a crime.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Control' (조작) - you can control a machine or control the facts.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 操作 (operate/manipulate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학 연구에서 사실이 아닌 데이터를 만드는 것을 데이터 ____이라고 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조작
Related Vocabulary
More research words
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표본
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척도
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신뢰도
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유효성
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설문
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대상
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