moderation
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3.7
- noun
- /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
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reducción
- You can eat anything in moderation so long as you don't go overboard.
- lead to moderation
Now it's worth remembering that Alan Greenspan made those comments during what we now think of as the great moderation.
- Now it's worth remembering that Alan Greenspan made those comments during what we now think of as the great moderation.
- That area is, you know, in the forest, seeing a little bit of moderation where you'd gone from selling and having to cap it for a month.
Examples
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For example, the campaign of the NRP in 1999 focused explicitly on their relative moderation compared to the National Union Party.
Academic text (2013) -
Anyone who has visited the San Francisco Bay area has experienced local climate moderation.
Academic text (2007) -
So the week overall is looking quiet, with a slow moderation in temperatures expected.
Blog text (21) -
While elections and the economic reform program suggested increased moderation at home, Tehran's foreign policy remained bellicose.
Academic text (1994) -
And, third, the view that alcohol in moderation can be an accoutrement to civilized living and should not be prohibited.
Academic text (1998) -
And there's been some degree of moderation for wage inflation, which is good because we don't want to see wage inflation take off.
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Her virtues should include modesty, moderation, cleanliness, breeding, meekness, piety, and frugality.
Academic text (1992) -
Practicing moderation in eating habits can lead to better health and well-being.
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When it comes to spending money, practicing moderation ensures you don't run out of savings.
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The coach emphasized the importance of moderation in training to prevent injuries.
Synonyms
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5.6
Action that reduces the harm or seriousness of something
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6.8
A reduction in something harmful or unwanted
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3.2
Making a rule or limit less strict so people can do more
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3.8
A decrease in amount, size, or strength
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7.5
A cut that reduces something or stops it earlier than planned
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5.3
A drop in strength or level of something, like noise and excitement
Making a feeling, rule, or action less strong
A slow reduction in size or amount done in stages
Reducing the violence in a conflict to make it less dangerous
A way of reducing strong emotional or physical reactions to feel calmer
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Etymology
Moderation comes from the Latin verb moderare 'to control' and the root modus 'measure'. Think of it as 'measuring down' something so it becomes less strong, so moderation is the act of making something less severe.