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

This would, of course, require some moderation of regulatory standards, particularly in reference to climate change.

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Thus it seems likely that instead of striking a new tone of moderation, the new GOP Congress will return to its old tricks.

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“I have chosen a ‘middle-ground’ method of moderation, a sort of behind-the-scenes prodding,” he wrote in a posting.

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Maybe the key, as with so many other foods, lies in consuming artificially sweetened goods in moderation.

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Given that Begich, Hagan, Landrieu and Pryor each hail from states that went for Mitt Romney, moderation is a matter of survival.

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As railway secretary of the Board of Trade he was particularly distinguished for tact, strength and moderation.

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As a man, moderation and justice lay at the root of his character, and they account largely for his success as a statesman.

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He was a brave admiral, who took Constantinople, 1203, and had the moderation to refuse the imperial dignity.

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It may be carried to an excess, and so admit of these objections, but in moderation the custom is a good and pleasant one.

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His former reputation for gentleness and moderation was injured; and scoffers cried triumphantly: "See, even he also!"

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Related Words

• calmness
• fairness
• patience
• restraint