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moderation
—moderation /ˌmɒd.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ aep /ˌmɑː.dəˈreɪ-/
Ⅰ noun [U] (REASONABLE LIMITS) ► C1 the quality of doing something within reasonable limits: » You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.» All parties will have to show great moderation during these very difficult negotiations.Thesaurus+: ↑Self-control and moderation
Ⅱ noun [U] FORMAL (REDUCTION) ► F0 the fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force: » We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong |