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Definition of moderator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
discussion leaderperson who presides over a discussion or meeting
- The moderator kept the debate fair and focused..
2.
internetperson who enforces rules in online forums
- The moderator banned the user for inappropriate comments.
3.
firearmsTECH. device reducing noise from firearmsTECH.
- The hunter attached a moderator to his rifle.
4.
educationRare examiner ensuring consistency in assessmentsRare
- The moderator reviewed the exam papers for fairness.
5.
machinesTECH. mechanical device regulating motionTECH.
- The engine's moderator ensured smooth operation.
6.
religionRare officer presiding over church assembliesRare
- The moderator led the synod with great authority.
7.
nuclear physicsTECH. substance slowing neutrons in nuclear reactorsTECH.
- Graphite is used as a moderator in reactors.
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Expressions with moderator
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someone who offers unsolicited advice during a debate
He acted like a back-seat moderator, constantly giving his opinions.
computer program moderating online discussions automatically
The automated moderator removed inappropriate comments swiftly.
Origin of moderator
Latin, moderari (to regulate)
Terms with moderator included in their meaning
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internet
moderator on a discussion forum
show
moderator or master of ceremonies for a show
acr: game master or game moderator
person who helps run a game
technology
reactor with carbon dioxide as coolant and graphite moderator
nuclear technology
nuclear reactor using ordinary water as coolant and moderator
internet
online forum moderator
nuclear
use of neutron moderator in nuclear reactor
nuclear power
nuclear reactor using pressurized water as coolant and moderator
abr: Super Moderator
person with highest authority in an online forum
leadership
the position held by a moderator in a group
internet
moderator with authority over all forums on a site
Examples of moderator in a sentence
A skilled moderator can handle heated discussions. The forum's moderator removed the spam posts. As a moderator, she ensures discussions remain civil. He purchased a new moderator for his gun. The moderator made the gunfire almost silent. The moderator ensured the grading was impartial.
A moderator was present to oversee the examination process. The clock's moderator kept the gears in sync. A moderator in the system adjusted the speed. The moderator ensured the debate remained respectful. During the conference, the moderator introduced each speaker. Heavy water acts as a moderator in some reactors. Beryllium can also serve as a moderator in nuclear physics.
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- French:animateur, administrateur, ...
- German:Moderator, Schalldämpfer, ...
- Italian:moderatore, silenziatore, ...
- Spanish:moderadora, silenciador, ...
- Portuguese:moderador, silenciador, ...
- Chinese:主持人, 版主, ...
- Japanese:モデレーター, 管理者, ...
- Arabic:مُدِير الجَلسَة, مُشرِف, ...
- Hebrew:מַנְחֶה, מְנַהֵל פוֹרוּם, ...
- Russian:модератор, глушитель, ...
- Ukrainian:модератор, глушник, ...
- Hindi:संचालक, नियामक, ...
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