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Webster 1913 Edition
Moderation
Modˊer-a′tion
,Noun.
[L.
moderatio
: cf. F. modération
.] 1.
The act of moderating, or of imposing due restraint.
2.
The state or quality of being mmoderate.
In
While Tories call me Whig, and Whigs a Tory.
moderation
placing all my glory,While Tories call me Whig, and Whigs a Tory.
Pope.
3.
Calmness of mind; equanimity;
as, to bear adversity with
. moderation
The calm and judicious
moderation
of Orange. Motley.
4.
pl.
The first public examinations for degrees at the University of Oxford; – usually contracted to
mods
. Webster 1828 Edition
Moderation
MODERA'TION
,Noun.
In moderation placing all my glory,
While tories call me whig, and whigs a tory.
1.
Restraint of violent passions or indulgence of appetite. Eat and drink with moderation; indulge with moderation in pleasures and exercise.2.
Calmness of mind; equanimity; as, to bear prosperity or adversity with moderation.3.
Frugality in expenses.Definition 2025
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See also: modération
English
Noun
moderation (countable and uncountable, plural moderations)
- The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
- 1696, William Stephens, An Account of the Growth of Deism in England, page 17:
- ...It regulates and governs the Passions of the Mind, and brings them into due moderation and frame...
- 1772, Robert Clive, :
- Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!
- 1821 October 12, Lord Byron, :
- America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.
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- An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way
- The process of moderating a discussion
- The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.
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Translations
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
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instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes
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moderating a discussion: supervision; mediation