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- Dictionarymod·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 Opposite
- 2. the retardation of neutrons by a moderator.
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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.
MODERATION definition: 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.
(mɒdəreɪʃən ) 1. uncountable noun. If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme. [approval] The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation.
MODERATION meaning: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.
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 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.
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.
How to use . moderation in a sentenceThis would, of course, require some moderation of regulatory standards, particularly in reference to climate change.
Definitions of 'moderation' 1. 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. [approval] [...] See in moderation [...] 2. See also moderate. More. Synonyms of 'moderation' • restraint, justice, fairness, composure [...] More.
