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Word: Moderate
Speech Type: Noun
ˈmɒd(ə)rət
a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics
Short Definition:person who holds moderate views
Examples:- an unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates
Word: Moderate
Speech Type: Verb
ˈmɒdəreɪt
make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
Short Definition:make or become less extreme
Examples:- I shall not moderate my criticism
- the weather has moderated considerably
review (examination papers, results, or candidates) in relation to an agreed standard so as to ensure consistency of marking
Short Definition:review examination papers or candidates
Examples:- the dependability of an examining system rests on those who set, moderate, and mark the papers
(in academic and ecclesiastical contexts) preside over (a deliberative body) or at (a debate)
Short Definition:preside over people or debate
Examples:- a panel moderated by a Harvard University law professor
monitor (an internet forum or online discussion) for inappropriate or offensive content.
Short Definition:monitor internet forum for inappropriate or offensive content
retard (neutrons) with a moderator
Short Definition:retard neutrons with moderator
Examples:- the neutrons causing fission are not moderated but react at high energies
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