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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.
Moderation definition: the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.. See examples of MODERATION used in a sentence.
MODERATION meaning: 1. the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: 2. the fact that something becomes…. Learn more.
If someone's behaviour shows moderation, they act in a way that is reasonable and not extreme. He urged the party to show moderation. American English : moderation / mɒdəˈreɪʃən /
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.
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).