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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.
(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.
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).
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.
What does the noun moderation mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun moderation, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. moderation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
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.
MODERATION definition: 1. If you do something in moderation, you do not do it too much: 2. control of your feelings or…. Learn more.
