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- Dictionarymoderation/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions: "he urged them to show moderation" Similar Opposite
- 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"
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MODERATION definition: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
MODERATION meaning: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.
Moderation definition: the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.. See examples of MODERATION used in a sentence.
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.
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.
MODERATION definition: 1. If you do something in moderation, you do not do it too much: 2. control of your feelings or…. Learn more.
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.
