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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).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   moderation in (doing) something Moderation in eating and drinking is the way to stay healthy. Extra Examples. Drinking alcohol is all right in moderation.

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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 definition: 1. If you do something in moderation, you do not do it too much: 2. control of your feelings or…. Learn more.

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   Jan 29, 2024 · moderation ( countable and uncountable, plural moderations) 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.