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moderation Definition

mod·era·tion (mäd′ər ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a moderating, or bringing within bounds
  2. avoidance of excesses or extremes
  3. absence of violence; calmness

moderation Idioms

in moderation

to a moderate degree; without excess

moderation Synonyms

moderation

n.

  1. Restraint

    toleration, steadiness, sobriety, coolness, the golden mean, temperateness, quiet, temperance, lenity, patience, sedation, fairness, justice, constraint, forbearance, reasonableness, dispassionateness, poise, balance; see also restraint 1.

  2. The act of moderating

    mediation, settlement, governance, regulation, restriction, limitation, reduction, controlling, assuagement, alleviation, composing, soothing, quieting, placating, sobering, tempering; see also restraint 2.

    Antonyms increase*, license*, misgovernance.

moderation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • await: It shows how many comments are awaiting moderation on this site, right there in the status bar of the browser.
  • promote: The Essential Balance is unique because it promotes moderation, perseverance and patience.

Adjective modifier

  • external: External moderation takes place near the end of the course.
  • internal: Such provisional results must however include the normal process of internal moderation.
  • strict: Note: All fats are high in calories, so even good ones should be eaten in strict moderation when trying to lose weight.

Modifies a noun

  • queue: All trackbacks will be held in a moderation queue.
  • threshold: Sometimes they stay and sometimes they disappear into thin air.. ... 1 comment(s ) are below you moderation threshold.
  • process: Once the moderation process has been completed, we will tell you whether your resource has been accepted or rejected.
  • panel: This then sparked off a different discussion: Query: Who are the people in the moderation panel?
  • procedure: A moderation procedure ensures a consistent standard of marking.
  • meeting: Centers are required to attend an OCR standards moderation meeting annually.

Noun used with modifier

  • coursework: The Institute of Educational Assessors will support and develop the skills of markers and assessors, including coursework moderation skills.
  • tutor: In addition, presentations are formally assessed by peers with tutor moderation in Varieties, and by the tutor in Specials.
  • wage: Wage moderation then was a result of shifts in the labor supply.
  • comment: There, you can enable or disable comment moderation for future comments.
  • cross: This cross moderation study was a ratification study designed to seek evidence of the relative leniency or severity among examining groups.

Preposition: in

  • growth: With economic indicators now implying a moderation in economic growth, the best of the recovery in corporate profits is probably behind us.

Preposition: of

  • assessment: Some students were unsure about the procedure for moderation of practice assessment.
  • mark: Moderation of marks is an ideal way for this to occur.
  • competition: Moderation of Competition 12.14 Nexus, in signing up to the project, is very dependant upon achieving the projected level of revenues.
moderation Quotes

By God, Mr Chairmanöat this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!

—Clive, Robert, 1st Baron of Plassey

Multi quidem facilius se abstinent ut non utantur, quam temperent ut bene utantur. For many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

—St Augustine originally Aurelius Augustinus

I have changed my Ministers but I have not changed my measures.Iamstill formoderation, and Iwill governby it.

—Anne, Queen

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

—Bible (NewTestament)

Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

—Goldwater, Barry M(orris)

He [John Hampden] knew that the essence of war is violence, and that moderation in war is imbecility.

—1st Baron

A playful moderation in politics is just as absurd as a remonstrative whisper to a mob.

—Hunt, (James Henry) Leigh