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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moderationModeration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 28, 2024 · 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 definition: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.

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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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   The word moderation describes a middle ground often in either behavior or political opinions. When a politician tries not to be too extreme to the left or right, he is using moderation to hold a middle ground in the hopes of getting as many voters as possible.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMODERATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMODERATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   If you say that someone's behavior shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionmoderation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   moderation. noun. /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/. /ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn/. [uncountable] 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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    1. Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price. 2. Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate: a moderate climate. 3. a. Of medium or average quantity or extent. b. Of limited or average quality; mediocre. 4. Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion. n.

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    MODERATION meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being reasonable and avoiding behavior, speech, etc., that is extreme or that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable; 2 : a decrease in something that is strong or severe often + in.