moderation

[ mod-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
2. the act of moderating.
3. moderations, British. the first public examinations at Oxford University for the B.A. degree in mathematics or in classics.

moderation

/ ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the state or an instance of being moderate; mildness; balance
2. the act of moderating
3. in moderation
   within moderate or reasonable limits

Other Words From

• promod·er·ation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moderation¹

1375–1425; late Middle English moderacion < Latin moderātiōn- (stem of moderātiō ). See moderate, -ion

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in moderation, without excess; moderately; temperately:

   to drink in moderation.

Example Sentences

Many researchers say the atmosphere on Bluesky so far is less polarized than on X, partly because there is more content moderation and the user base is, for now, much smaller and more homogenous.

From Science Magazine

"These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and even self-confidence. Our research shows that gaming, when done in moderation, can be a way for people to grow both personally and professionally."

From Science Daily

The platform is also becoming home to larger communities who felt like they were being alienated by Musk's lack of content moderation on X.

From Salon

Human moderation is essential to platforms,” he adds.

From BBC

This makes it a common way of bypassing TikTok’s content moderation guidelines - including for harassment and abuse.

From BBC

Related Words

• calmness
• fairness
• patience
• restraint