moderation

/,mɔdə'reiʃn/
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moderation

The committee believes in moderation when setting new policies.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The action or process of making something less extreme, intense, or severe: The act of reducing force, intensity, or strictness.
    • The trait of avoiding extremes in behavior or expression; self-restraint: The quality of being reasonable and not excessive.
    • A change for the better; an improvement resulting from a reduction in severity or intensity.
    • The quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes: The state of being within reasonable limits.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The government called for moderation in the use of natural resources.
    • She is known for her moderation and calm judgment in difficult situations.
    • After the heavy rains, we finally saw a moderation in the weather.
    • He argued that moderation in all things is the key to a happy life.
Advanced Usage
  • "in moderation": within reasonable limits; not to excess.
    • It's okay to eat sweets, but only in moderation.
  • "to act with moderation": to behave in a restrained and reasonable way.
    • The leader urged both sides to act with moderation during the negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Moderate (verb): To make or become less extreme, intense, or severe.
    • The wind moderated by evening.
  • Moderate (adjective): Average in amount, intensity, or quality; not extreme.
    • She holds moderate political views.
  • Moderator (noun): A person who presides over a meeting, debate, or online forum to ensure fairness and order.
    • The moderator kept the discussion focused.
Synonyms
  • Restraint: Self-control; the act of holding back.
  • Temperance: Moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.
  • Sobriety: The state of being serious, calm, and moderate.
Related Phrases
  • Exercise moderation: To practice self-restraint.
    • It is wise to exercise moderation when expressing strong opinions.
  • Voice of moderation: A person or opinion that advocates for a middle course.
    • In the heated debate, she was the only voice of moderation.
moderation

The committee believes in moderation when setting new policies.

Noun
  1. the action of lessening in severity or intensity
    • the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
  2. the trait of avoiding excesses
  3. a change for the better
  4. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

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