Definition Synonyms
Definition of moderation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
balancestate of being moderate and avoiding extremes
- Moderation in all things is key to happiness.
2.
self-controltrait of avoiding excesses
- Her moderation in spending saved her money.
3.
discussionprocess of moderating a discussion
- She was praised for her moderation of the debate.
4.
nuclearTECH. use of neutron moderator in nuclear reactorTECH.
- Moderation is crucial in the reactor's operation.
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
moderation
with a restrained or moderate approach
moderation
reduce the intensity or amount of something
demands
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
moderation
in limited amounts or brief periods
behavior
in a manner showing moderation or humility
behavior
behavior characterized by moderation and reserve
moderation
limit one's actions or words in a situation
moderation
in a careful and limited way
sobriety
moderation or abstinence in drinking alcohol
self-control
moderation in action, thought, or feeling
behavior
showing moderation or self-restraint
moderation
made less intense or extreme
moderation
making something less intense or extreme
moderation
to a moderate degree
balance moderation
middle position between two extremes or excesses
moderation
act of moderating or adjusting to a desired state
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.
Moderation helps control the nuclear reaction rate.
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- French:modération, tempérance, ...
- German:Mäßigung, Zurückhaltung, ...
- Italian:moderazione, sobrietà, ...
- Spanish:moderación, ...
- Portuguese:moderação, regulação nuclear, ...
- Chinese:适度, 克制, ...
- Japanese:節度, 自制, ...
- Arabic:اعْتِدال, توسط, ...
- Hebrew:מְתִינוּת, הַנְחָיַית דִּיוּן, ...
- Russian:умеренность, модерация, ...
- Ukrainian:поміркованість, модерація, ...
- Hindi:संयम, संयमशीलता, ...
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