moderation
ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of moderation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
balancestate of being moderate and avoiding extremes
  • Moderation in all things is key to happiness.
restraint self-control temperance
2.
self-controltrait of avoiding excesses
  • Her moderation in spending saved her money.
restraint self-discipline temperance
3.
discussionprocess of moderating a discussion
  • She was praised for her moderation of the debate.
facilitation oversight
4.
nuclearTECH.use of neutron moderator in nuclear reactorTECH.
  • Moderation is crucial in the reactor's operation.
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Expressions with moderation

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principle of avoiding excess
His diet is based on everything in moderation.
within reasonable limits, avoiding excess
She eats chocolate in moderation to stay healthy.
in a careful and not extreme way
You can enjoy sweets with moderation and still stay healthy.
policy or practice of keeping pay increases small to limit labor costs
The government urged unions to accept wage moderation during the economic slowdown.

Origin of moderation

Latin, moderatio (control) + -ion (action)

Terms with moderation included in their meaning

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moderation
to a moderate or acceptable degree
moderation
discover a middle point between extremes
moderation
balanced state, not extreme
moderation
to a moderate or limited extent
balance
moderation in expectations or demands
self-control
control or moderation of emotions or actions
politics
political party favouring moderation
behavior
unacceptable extreme behavior or lack of moderation in activities

Examples of moderation in a sentence

  • Moderation should guide our financial decisions.
  • Moderation in eating can lead to better health.
  • He practiced moderation in all aspects of life.
  • His moderation of the forum was commendable.
  • The conference required careful moderation to stay on track.
  • Proper moderation ensures the reactor runs safely.

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  1. French:modération, tempérance, ...
  2. German:Mäßigung, Zurückhaltung, ...
  3. Italian:moderazione, sobrietà, ...
  4. Spanish:moderación, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderação, regulação nuclear, ...
  6. Chinese:适度, 克制, ...
  7. Japanese:節度, 自制, ...
  8. Arabic:اعْتِدال, توسط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתִינוּת, הַנְחָיַית דִּיוּן, ...
  10. Russian:умеренность, модерация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поміркованість, модерація, ...
  12. Hindi:संयम, संयमशीलता, ...
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