Definition of manifests:
(adj) :
Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
(adj) :
Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.
(v) :
(transitive) To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.
(v) :
(intransitive) To become manifest; to be revealed.
(n) :
A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.
(n) :
(computing) A file containing metadata describing other files.