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   moderation

   /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions: "he urged them to show moderation" Similar self-restraintrestraintself-controlself-disciplinemoderatenesstemperatenesstemperanceabstemiousnessnon-indulgenceleniencyfairnessOpposite extremism
   • ▪ the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent: "the union's approach was based on increased dialogue and the moderation of demands" Similar relaxationeasing (off)reductionabatementweakeningslackeningdiminutiondiminishinglesseningdecreaselighteningsubsidencecontractiontailing offwaningdeclinemodulationebballeviationattenuationmodificationmitigationallayingappeasementassuagementpalliationcushioningdampingdeadeningdullingsoothingreliefsofteningtemperingstillingquellingcalmingpacificationplacationmollificationremissionextenuationinformal:let-upOpposite stepping up
   • 2. the action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates: British "coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation"
   • ▪ the first public examination in some faculties for the BA degree at Oxford University: "he took firsts in classical honour Moderations"
   • 3. the retardation of neutrons by a moderator.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n-), from the verb moderare ‘to control’ (see moderate).

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   MODERATION definition: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.

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   Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of MODERATE is avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits. How to use moderate in a sentence.

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   Moderation definition: the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.. See examples of MODERATION used in a sentence.

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   MODERATION meaning: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.

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   3 meanings: 1. the state or an instance of being moderate; mildness; balance 2. the act of moderating 3. → See in moderation.... Click for more definitions.

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   noun. the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance. the act of moderating. moderations, British. the first public examinations at Oxford University for the B.A. degree in mathematics or in classics. Discover More. Other Words From. pro mod·er·a tion adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins.

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   the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme. There was a call for moderation on the part of the trade unions. in moderation Alcohol should only ever be taken in moderation (= in small quantities). moderation in (doing) something Moderation in eating and drinking is the way to stay healthy. Extra Examples.