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Moderation: meaning, definitions and examples

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moderation

 

[ ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online platforms

The action or process of monitoring and ensuring that rules and guidelines are followed by users in online communities.

Synonyms

control, regulation, supervision

Examples of usage

  • Moderation is important to maintain a respectful online environment.
  • Moderation helps prevent harassment and abuse on social media platforms.
Context #2 | Noun

meetings

The act of moderating a discussion or debate by ensuring that all participants have an opportunity to speak and that the conversation remains civil and productive.

Synonyms

control, facilitation, management

Examples of usage

  • The moderator did an excellent job of keeping the discussion on track.
  • Effective moderation is key to a successful meeting.
Context #3 | Noun

temperature

The process of making something less extreme, intense, or violent.

Synonyms

control, restraint, tempering

Examples of usage

  • The moderation of heat in the room made it more comfortable for everyone.
  • She advised moderation in the use of spices to avoid overpowering the dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "moderation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moderação

🇮🇳 मध्यमता

🇩🇪 Mäßigung

🇮🇩 moderasi

🇺🇦 поміркованість

🇵🇱 umiarkowanie

🇯🇵 節度 (せつど)

🇫🇷 modération

🇪🇸 moderación

🇹🇷 ölçülülük

🇰🇷 절제

🇸🇦 اعتدال

🇨🇿 umírněnost

🇸🇰 umiernenosť

🇨🇳 节制

🇸🇮 zmernost

🇮🇸 hófsemi

🇰🇿 байсалдылық

🇬🇪 ზომიერება

🇦🇿 mötədil

🇲🇽 moderación

Etymology

The word 'moderation' comes from the Latin word 'moderatio', which means 'restraint' or 'control'. Its usage has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to monitoring, regulating, and balancing. The concept of moderation has been emphasized in philosophy, ethics, and governance as a principle of avoiding extremes and finding a middle ground.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,308, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.