moderating
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪŋ
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Definition of moderating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotionhaving a calming or tempering influence
  • Her moderating presence helped ease the tension in the room.
calming soothing tempering
2.
controllingacting to minimize or control extremes
  • His moderating influence calmed the heated debate..
controlling regulating tempering
3.
reducing effectlessening in intensity or strength
  • The moderating winds made the evening more pleasant..
alleviating diminishing easing
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Origin of moderating

Latin, moderari (to regulate)

Terms with moderating included in their meaning

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discussion
process of moderating a discussion
moderation
act of moderating or adjusting to a desired state
moderation
moderating or softening in effect or influence
online moderation
computer program moderating online discussions automatically

Examples of moderating in a sentence

  • The moderating influence of the music soothed everyone.
  • The moderating tone of the speech eased tensions.
  • Her moderating role was crucial during the negotiations.
  • The moderating rain helped the crops grow.
  • Her moderating influence kept the team calm.

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  1. French:modérateur, régulateur, ...
  2. German:moderierend, mildernd, ...
  3. Italian:calmante, regolatore, ...
  4. Spanish:moderador, atenuante, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderador, amenizador, ...
  6. Chinese:缓和的, 起缓和作用的, ...
  7. Japanese:穏やかな, 抑制する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَدِّئ, مُهَدِّئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְגִּיעַ, מְרַסֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:умиротворяющий, сдерживающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокійливий, контролюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:शांतकारी, नियामक, ...
moderate
ˈmɑː.dər.ət

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..
average balanced medium
2.
qualityhaving average quality or extent
  • The restaurant offers moderate food at reasonable prices.
average medium ordinary
3.
medicalmore than mild, less than severe
  • The patient is experiencing moderate pain after the surgery.
average medium
4.
politicsholding balanced political views
  • She is known for her moderate stance on economic issues.
centrist middle-of-the-road

Verb

1.
intensitytr.reduce the intensity or severity of somethingtr.
  • She tried to moderate her tone during the debate.
alleviate diminish lessen
2.
act as chairpersonintr.preside over a meeting or discussionintr.
  • She moderated the debate with skill and patience..
chair facilitate lead
3.
internettr.monitor online content for inappropriate materialtr.
  • She was hired to moderate the chatroom.
censor review screen

Noun

1.
politicsperson with balanced political views
  • She is considered a moderate in the political debate.
centrist neutral
2.
religionDatedUKmember of historical Scottish Church groupDatedUK
  • The moderates played a key role in the church's history.
churchgoer parishioner
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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.

Origin of moderate

Latin, moderatus (restrained)

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.

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  1. French:modéré, modérer, ...
  2. German:mäßig, mäßigen, ...
  3. Italian:mite, moderare, ...
  4. Spanish:moderado, moderar, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderado, moderar, ...
  6. Chinese:温和的, 缓和, ...
  7. Japanese:適度な, 和らげる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَدِل, خَفَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתוּן, לְמַתֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:умеренный, смягчать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помірний, пом'якшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्यम, कम करना, ...
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