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Word: Moderation
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n-), from the verb moderare ‘to control’ (see moderate)
ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn
the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions
Short Definition:avoidance of extremes
Examples:- he urged them to show moderation
the action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates
Short Definition:action or process of moderating examination papers or candidates
Examples:- coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation
the retardation of neutrons by a moderator.
Short Definition:retardation of neutrons by moderator
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