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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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   1. a. : avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits. a moderate drinker. b. : calm, temperate. Though very much in favor of the measure, he expressed himself in moderate language. 2. a. : tending toward the mean or average amount or dimension. a family of moderate income. b.

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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 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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6. www.thefreedictionary.com › moderationModeration - definition of moderation by The Free Dictionary

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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.