moderation
UK /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ US /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/
noun 4
Definitions
noun
1
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
...It regulates and governs the Passions of the Mind, and brings them into due moderation and frame...
Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!
2
An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way
With the quick moderation of the weather some buying has appeared that had been held up because of the extremely cold weather […].
3
The process of moderating a discussion
The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.
4
Usage of neutron moderator to slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactor.
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