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   Mod·er·a·tion

   /ˌmädəˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions: "he urged them to show moderation" Similar self-restraintrestraintself-controlself-disciplinemoderatenesstemperatenesstemperanceabstemiousnessnonindulgenceleniencyfairnessOpposite 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:letupOpposite stepping up
   • 2. 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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   • Definition of moderation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 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).

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   • (British English) (in education) the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc. the process of checking content that is added to a website and removing any material that is offensive Comment moderation makes people think twice before posting.

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   What is a neutron moderator?

   • moderation ( countable and uncountable, plural moderations) The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work. Usage of neutron moderator to slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactor. The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables. See instructions at Wiktionary:Entry layout § Translations.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mod‧e‧ra‧tion /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən $ ˌmɑː-/ noun [ uncountable] 1 → in moderation 2 formal control of your behaviour, so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits etc within reasonable limits moderation in Moderation in diet is the way to good health.

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   Jan 29, 2024 · The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes. An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way. The process of moderating a discussion. The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.