Definition of moderate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
level of intensitynot extreme or excessive
- The moderate weather made it a perfect day for a picnic..
2.
qualityhaving average quality or extent
- The restaurant offers moderate food at reasonable prices.
3.
medicalmore than mild, less than severe
- The patient is experiencing moderate pain after the surgery.
4.
politicsholding balanced political views
- She is known for her moderate stance on economic issues.
Verb
1.
intensitytr. reduce the intensity or severity of somethingtr.
- She tried to moderate her tone during the debate.
2.
act as chairpersonintr. preside over a meeting or discussionintr.
- She moderated the debate with skill and patience..
3.
internettr. monitor online content for inappropriate materialtr.
- She was hired to moderate the chatroom.
4.
mediate compromiseintr. act as a mediator to reach a compromiseintr.
- He helped moderate the negotiations between the two parties.
5.
nuclear physicstr. TECH. slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactortr. TECH.
- The material is used to moderate the neutrons.
Noun
1.
politicsperson with balanced political views
- She is considered a moderate in the political debate.
2.
religionDated UK member of historical Scottish Church groupDated UK
- The moderates played a key role in the church's history.
Expressions with moderate
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weather conditions that are not extreme
Farmers prefer moderate weather for planting crops.
reduce the intensity of your actions
Please moderate your behavior; your shouting is scaring the children.
adjust your hopes to be more realistic
You should moderate your expectations about the project's success.
state that is neither very good nor very bad
The car was in moderate condition when we bought it.
of a size that is neither large nor small
They moved into a moderate-size house suitable for their family..
having a size between small and large
The moderate-sized room was perfect for the meeting.
wind blowing at speeds of 32 to 38 miles per hour
The weather forecast warned of a moderate gale affecting the coast..
wind blowing at 11-16 knots on the Beaufort scale
A moderate breeze made the trees sway gently.
Origin of moderate
Latin, moderatus (restrained)
Terms with moderate included in their meaning
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temperature
having a moderate degree of heat
moderately
to a moderate degree
moderately
to a moderate extent or degree
moderate degree
to a moderately high degree or extent
degree
somewhat or to a moderate extent
moderation
to a moderate or acceptable degree
quantity
shows there is a moderate or noticeable quantity of something
moderate dryness
somewhat dry but not completely
progress
moderate rate of progress or activity
machines
having a moderate amount of strength or energy
taste level
having a moderate amount of sweetness
moderate quality
of a moderately high quality
weather
short duration of moderate snowfall with possible accumulation
balance
in a moderate or average position
evaluation
rating indicating moderate quality or satisfaction
taste
having a moderate amount of sweetness
movement
moving at a moderate pace similar to normal human walking
rule or punishment
of only moderate severity not strict
moderate
not extreme or excessive
regulation
moderate or control something to avoid extremes
temperature
moderate degree of heat or sensation of being warm
moderate quantity
indicates more than a few but not many
politics
related to moderate political views or policies
politics
person with moderate political views or supports centrism
Examples of moderate in a sentence
The moderate noise level was tolerable. The hotel provides moderate accommodations for travelers. His performance was moderate, neither outstanding nor poor. She had moderate symptoms of the illness. The injury caused moderate discomfort. The candidate's moderate views appeal to many voters.
Her moderate opinions often bridge political divides. He tried to moderate his anger during the discussion. The teacher moderated the noise level in the classroom. He was asked to moderate the panel discussion. They needed someone to moderate the community forum. He was asked to moderate the online forum. They needed someone to moderate the discussion board. The judge moderated talks between the neighbors. She was asked to moderate the labor dispute. Scientists moderate the reaction by using heavy water. Graphite rods are used to moderate the speed of neutrons. He identifies as a moderate, seeking compromise. Moderates often play a key role in elections. Moderates often sought compromise in church debates. The moderates influenced many religious reforms.
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- French:modéré, modérer, ...
- German:mäßig, mäßigen, ...
- Italian:mite, moderare, ...
- Spanish:moderado, moderar, ...
- Portuguese:moderado, moderar, ...
- Chinese:温和的, 缓和, ...
- Japanese:適度な, 和らげる, ...
- Arabic:مُعْتَدِل, خَفَّف, ...
- Hebrew:מָתוּן, לְמַתֵּן, ...
- Russian:умеренный, смягчать, ...
- Ukrainian:помірний, пом'якшувати, ...
- Hindi:मध्यम, कम करना, ...
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