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Moderation - English meaning

ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

Moderation – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.

Usage examples:

He urged them to show moderation

Synonims:

Self-restraintRestraintSelf-controlSelf-disciplineModeratenessTemperatenessTemperanceAbstemiousnessNon-indulgenceLeniencyFairness
noun

The action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates.

Usage examples:

Coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation
noun

The retardation of neutrons by a moderator.

Usage examples:

Soil water content was measured three times per week by neutron moderation method at 10, 20, 40, 60…
noun

The quality of doing something within reasonable limits

Usage examples:

You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation., all parties will have to show great m…
noun

The fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force

Usage examples:

We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.

Moderation translation into English

Moderation: translate from English into Chinese

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适度, 缓和

Moderation: translate from English into Dutch

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Met mate, Matiging, Gematigdheid, Matigheid

Moderation: translate from English into French

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Modération, Mesure

Moderation: translate from English into German

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Mäßigung, Maß, Mäßigkeit, Milderung, Einschränkung, Enthaltsamkeit

Moderation: translate from English into Hindi

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संयम, संतुलन, समभाव, संग्रम, किफायत, क्षमा, परिनियमन, मिताचार

Moderation: translate from English into Italian

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Moderazione, Misura

Moderation: translate from English into Korean

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절도, 적당, 적도, 비 일차 전학년 공통시험, 의제 일차 전학년 공통시험, 아이 일차 전학년 공통시험

Moderation: translate from English into Russian

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Умеренность, Замедление, Сдержанность, Сдерживание, Выдержка, Регулирование, Ровность

Moderation: translate from English into Spanish

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Moderación, Temperancia

Word origin

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n- ), from the verb moderare ‘to control’ (see moderate).

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Moderation – similar words

moderate

adjective

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Usage examples:

We walked at a moderate pace
noun

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

Usage examples:

An unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates
verb

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Usage examples:

I shall not moderate my criticism
Moderate - all meanings in English

moderant

noun

Something that moderates; a moderating agent.

Moderant - all meanings in English

Moderation synonims

fairness

noun

Impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination.

Usage examples:

Part of my role is to ensure fairness to all parties
noun

The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable

Usage examples:

In all fairness, she deserves the award.
Fairness - all meanings in English

leniency

noun

The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.

Usage examples:

The court could show leniency
noun

Treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be expected

Usage examples:

The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth., but for the leniency…
Leniency - all meanings in English

restraint

noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

Usage examples:

Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
Restraint - all meanings in English

self-control

noun

Control over your emotions and actions; self-restraint

Usage examples:

They try to teach teamwork, self-control, and how to deal with adversity.
Self-control - all meanings in English

self-discipline

noun

The ability to make yourself do things when you should, even if you do not want to do them

Usage examples:

He lacked self-discipline and seemed unable to finish anything.
noun

→  discipline noun

Self-discipline - all meanings in English

self-restraint

noun

Control over your emotions and actions; self-control

Usage examples:

You need to exercise a little self-restraint.
Self-restraint - all meanings in English

temperance

noun

Abstinence from alcoholic drink.

Usage examples:

The temperance movement
noun

The habit or practice of avoiding extremes of behavior, esp. not drinking too much alcohol

Temperance - all meanings in English

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