Manuever vs. Maneuver: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "manuever," while the correct spelling is "maneuver." A maneuver is a controlled change in movement or direction.
Which is correct: Manuever or Maneuver
How to spell Maneuver?
Manuever is Incorrect
Maneuver is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "eu" as in "Europe," where many historical maneuvers took place.
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The 'eu' sequence follows alphabetical order; 'e' comes before 'u.'
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Use the mnemonic "Man, EU versed well!" to remember the 'eu' and 'ver.'
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Visualize a car "maneuvering" through a European alley.
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Spell it like "maneuverable," dropping the "able" to get "maneuver."
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Manuever and Maneuver Definitions
Maneuver
It also refers to a controlled change in the direction or position of a vehicle.
She had to maneuver the car through narrow lanes.
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Maneuver
A movement or combination of movements involving skill and dexterity
A gymnastics maneuver.
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Maneuver
A controlled change in movement or direction of a moving vehicle or vessel, as in the flight path of an aircraft.
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Maneuver
Often maneuvers A large-scale tactical exercise carried out under simulated conditions of war.
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Maneuver
A skillful or cunning action undertaken to gain an end
"the canny maneuvers of a man after money and ease" (Cynthia Ozick).
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Maneuver
The undertaking of such actions
"a skilled diplomat's eye for maneuver" (Garry Wills).
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Maneuver
To make a controlled series of changes in movement or direction toward an objective
Maneuvered to get closer to the stage.
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Maneuver
To act with skill or cunning in gaining an end
The opposition maneuvered to force a vote.
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Maneuver
To move or direct through a series of movements or changes in course
Maneuvered the drill into position.
Maneuvered the car through traffic.
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Maneuver
To manipulate into a desired position or toward a predetermined goal
Maneuvered him into signing the contract.
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Maneuver
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; later also a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
The army was on maneuvers.
Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.
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Maneuver
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
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Maneuver
(medicine) A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.
The otorhinolaryngologist performed an Epley maneuver and the patient was relieved of his vertigo.
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Maneuver
A controlled (especially skillful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.
Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.
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Maneuver
(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
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Maneuver
To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme
The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts
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Maneuver
Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.
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Maneuver
Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.
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Maneuver
To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of getting an advantage in attack or defense.
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Maneuver
To make changes in one's approach to solving a problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing situation; - used especially in competitive situations, as in politics, diplomacy, or sports.
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Maneuver
A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill;
He made a great maneuver
The runner was out on a play by the shortstop
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Maneuver
Act in order to achieve a certain goal;
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
She maneuvered herself into the directorship
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Maneuver
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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Maneuver
A maneuver is a strategic movement in a military context.
The army executed a complex maneuver.
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Maneuver
In medical terms, a maneuver is a specific movement or technique.
The Heimlich maneuver can save someone from choking.
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Maneuver
In sports, a maneuver is a skillful move to gain an advantage.
The player performed a brilliant maneuver to score.
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Maneuver
In conversation, maneuver can refer to a clever or deceitful action.
He maneuvered his way into the promotion.
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before maneuver?
The vowel 'e' is used before 'u' in "maneuver."
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Which preposition is used with maneuver?
"Through," as in "maneuver through traffic."
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What is the pronunciation of maneuver?
It's pronounced /məˈnuːvər/ in American English.
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Why is it called maneuver?
The term comes from the Latin word "manuoperare," meaning to work by hand.
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Is the word maneuver imperative?
It can be used in an imperative sentence, like "Maneuver the ship!"
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Is maneuver a vowel or consonant?
Maneuver is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
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Which determiner is used with maneuver?
"The," "a," "an," and "some" can be used, depending on context.
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How is maneuver used in a sentence?
"The pilot had to maneuver the plane through turbulent weather."
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