Moderation

Definitions

1. The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
   countable, uncountable
2. An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way
   countable, uncountable
3. The process of moderating a discussion
   countable, uncountable
4. Usage of neutron moderator to slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactor.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“...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!”

“America is a model⟳ of force⟳ and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.”

“With the quick moderation of the weather some buying has appeared that had been held up because of the extremely cold weather […].”

“The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work⟳.”

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