Moderation
noun
The action of making something less extreme or severe.
He handled the situation with moderation, ensuring everyone was calm
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- practice moderation
- exercise moderation
noun
The quality of being moderate in behavior or views, not extreme.
Her moderation and calm demeanor made her a good leader
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- commend someone’s moderation
- display moderation
noun
The process of removing or changing content in media.
She worked as a moderation on the online forum, ensuring all users followed the rules
Often appears as...
- content moderation
- forum moderation
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of lessening or reducing the impact or intensity of something.
The doctor recommended moderation in eating to control his weight
Often appears as...
- moderation in drinking
- moderation in exercise
noun
The action of making something less extreme or severe.
He handled the situation with moderation, ensuring everyone was calm
Often appears as...
- practice moderation
- exercise moderation
noun
The quality of being moderate in behavior or views, not extreme.
Her moderation and calm demeanor made her a good leader
Often appears as...
- commend someone’s moderation
- display moderation
noun
The process of removing or changing content in media.
She worked as a moderation on the online forum, ensuring all users followed the rules
Often appears as...
- content moderation
- forum moderation
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The act of lessening or reducing the impact or intensity of something.
The doctor recommended moderation in eating to control his weight
Often appears as...
- moderation in drinking
- moderation in exercise
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Resolution
Often used when someone resolves disputes without going to extremes, maintaining peace.
The mediator's moderation resolved the conflict amicably.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Excess
Suggests not doing something to an extreme, like overeating or overspending.
He showed moderation in holiday spending.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Resolution
Often used when someone resolves disputes without going to extremes, maintaining peace.
The mediator's moderation resolved the conflict amicably.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Excess
Suggests not doing something to an extreme, like overeating or overspending.
He showed moderation in holiday spending.
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict Resolution
Often used when someone resolves disputes without going to extremes, maintaining peace.
The mediator's moderation resolved the conflict amicably.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoiding Excess
Suggests not doing something to an extreme, like overeating or overspending.
He showed moderation in holiday spending.
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Why dieting doesn't...
and drinking in moderation. Let's start by looking at the normal weight people in the study. The height of the bars is the risk of death, and those zero, one, two, three, four numbers on the horizontal axis are the number of those healthy habits that a given person had. And as you'd expect, the healthier the lifestyle,
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The Demise of Guys PIPE...
rather be doing that than anything in the world and when you're not doing it that's what you're thinking about doing overuse of video games Jane of course tells us the wonderful things about video games and I agree when played in moderation we're talking about by time and hard data by the time a boy is
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Dear Facebook, this is...
who are passionately working on a product that they truly believe makes the world a better place, but as long as the company continues to merely tinker around the margins of content policy and moderation, as opposed to considering how the entire machine is designed and monetized,
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COVID-19 unraveled the...
that are going to require problem-solving and time-bound projects that depend on bringing together collaborative teams digitally connected tasks like content review and moderation telemedicine text based customer support data analytics and last-mile
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How does alcohol cause...
related to dehydration. And eating— especially carbs— can help replenish the glucose levels alcohol reduces. But ultimately, the only sure way to prevent a hangover is to drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
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Dog Paddle PIPE Dog...
there all four of us are enjoying it yeah life is definitely about balance and moderation and we've definitely achieved balance in a floor of ours relationship any balance on a paddleboard so it all goes together
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The philosophy of...
practical wisdom, the ability to navigate complex situations in a logical, informed, and calm manner; temperance, the exercise of self-restraint and moderation in all aspects of life; justice,
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The Creativity and...
as well as helping students learn from it. If this work grew burdensome for teachers, hierarchical moderation could help, which is a system where members themselves can report negative
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Are food preservatives...
thus destroying them. Of course, too much sugar and salt can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, so these preservatives are best in moderation.
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The myth of Icarus and...
in the service of his ego, Icarus was also carried away by his own hubris. In the end, both men paid for their departure from the path of moderation dearly, Icarus with his life
Video examples
Why dieting doesn't...
and drinking in moderation. Let's start by looking at the normal weight people in the study. The height of the bars is the risk of death, and those zero, one, two, three, four numbers on the horizontal axis are the number of those healthy habits that a given person had. And as you'd expect, the healthier the lifestyle,
Video examples
The Demise of Guys PIPE...
rather be doing that than anything in the world and when you're not doing it that's what you're thinking about doing overuse of video games Jane of course tells us the wonderful things about video games and I agree when played in moderation we're talking about by time and hard data by the time a boy is
Video examples
Dear Facebook, this is...
who are passionately working on a product that they truly believe makes the world a better place, but as long as the company continues to merely tinker around the margins of content policy and moderation, as opposed to considering how the entire machine is designed and monetized,
Video examples
COVID-19 unraveled the...
that are going to require problem-solving and time-bound projects that depend on bringing together collaborative teams digitally connected tasks like content review and moderation telemedicine text based customer support data analytics and last-mile
Video examples
How does alcohol cause...
related to dehydration. And eating— especially carbs— can help replenish the glucose levels alcohol reduces. But ultimately, the only sure way to prevent a hangover is to drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
Video examples
Dog Paddle PIPE Dog...
there all four of us are enjoying it yeah life is definitely about balance and moderation and we've definitely achieved balance in a floor of ours relationship any balance on a paddleboard so it all goes together
Video examples
The philosophy of...
practical wisdom, the ability to navigate complex situations in a logical, informed, and calm manner; temperance, the exercise of self-restraint and moderation in all aspects of life; justice,
Video examples
The Creativity and...
as well as helping students learn from it. If this work grew burdensome for teachers, hierarchical moderation could help, which is a system where members themselves can report negative
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
thus destroying them. Of course, too much sugar and salt can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, so these preservatives are best in moderation.
Video examples
The myth of Icarus and...
in the service of his ego, Icarus was also carried away by his own hubris. In the end, both men paid for their departure from the path of moderation dearly, Icarus with his life
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Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
My diabetes is such a central part of my life... it did teach me discipline... it also taught me about moderation... I've trained myself to be super-vigilant... because I feel better when I am in control.
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Jenny McCarthy
American Model
Why do other first world countries give children so many fewer vaccines than we do? Vaccines save lives, but might be harming some children. Is moderation such a terrible idea?
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Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
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Jean Paul
German Author
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
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Hugh Masekela
South African Musician
I live a very enjoyable life. I understand what moderation is.
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C. J. McCollum
American Athlete
I think, in moderation, taunting is a part of life.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families.
Quote examples
Plato
Greek Philosopher
The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.
Quote examples
Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
My diabetes is such a central part of my life... it did teach me discipline... it also taught me about moderation... I've trained myself to be super-vigilant... because I feel better when I am in control.
Quote examples
Jenny McCarthy
American Model
Why do other first world countries give children so many fewer vaccines than we do? Vaccines save lives, but might be harming some children. Is moderation such a terrible idea?
Quote examples
Alexander Hamilton
American Politician
When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The choicest pleasures of life lie within the ring of moderation.
Quote examples
Jean Paul
German Author
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it charm.
Quote examples
Hugh Masekela
South African Musician
I live a very enjoyable life. I understand what moderation is.
Quote examples
C. J. McCollum
American Athlete
I think, in moderation, taunting is a part of life.
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