Moderator
noun
A person who controls a discussion or meeting, making sure it is conducted in a fair and organized way.
The moderator of the debate asked each candidate to summarize their positions.
Often appears as...
- debate moderator
- conference moderator
noun
In online context, a person who checks posts or comments on a website or app, removing any that are inappropriate.
The forum moderator deleted the offensive comment immediately.
Often appears as...
- forum moderator
- subreddit moderator
noun
In nuclear physics, a substance used to slow down the speed of neutrons so nuclear reactions can occur more easily.
Water is often used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Often appears as...
- nuclear moderator
- reactor moderator
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Academic
noun
The person in charge of a meeting in some Protestant churches.
The moderator led the congregation in prayer.
Often appears as...
- church moderator
- assembly moderator
noun
A person who controls a discussion or meeting, making sure it is conducted in a fair and organized way.
The moderator of the debate asked each candidate to summarize their positions.
Often appears as...
- debate moderator
- conference moderator
noun
In online context, a person who checks posts or comments on a website or app, removing any that are inappropriate.
The forum moderator deleted the offensive comment immediately.
Often appears as...
- forum moderator
- subreddit moderator
noun
In nuclear physics, a substance used to slow down the speed of neutrons so nuclear reactions can occur more easily.
Water is often used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Often appears as...
- nuclear moderator
- reactor moderator
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The person in charge of a meeting in some Protestant churches.
The moderator led the congregation in prayer.
Often appears as...
- church moderator
- assembly moderator
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Control and fairness
Moderator ensures everyone follows the rules and gets a chance to speak.
The moderator interrupted when the speaker went off-topic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Debates
'Moderator' isn't just for debates; it's also used for various meetings or discussions.
We need a moderator for our book club to keep the discussions on track.
Pro Tip 3/3Impartial Figure
A moderator must not take sides and should remain neutral.
Our moderator never shares her own opinions during the discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Control and fairness
Moderator ensures everyone follows the rules and gets a chance to speak.
The moderator interrupted when the speaker went off-topic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Debates
'Moderator' isn't just for debates; it's also used for various meetings or discussions.
We need a moderator for our book club to keep the discussions on track.
Pro Tip 3/3Impartial Figure
A moderator must not take sides and should remain neutral.
Our moderator never shares her own opinions during the discussions.
Pro Tip 1/3Control and fairness
Moderator ensures everyone follows the rules and gets a chance to speak.
The moderator interrupted when the speaker went off-topic.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Debates
'Moderator' isn't just for debates; it's also used for various meetings or discussions.
We need a moderator for our book club to keep the discussions on track.
Pro Tip 3/3Impartial Figure
A moderator must not take sides and should remain neutral.
Our moderator never shares her own opinions during the discussions.
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David Grady: How to save...
I acted out every terrible conference call you've ever been on. It goes on for about five minutes, and it has all the things that we hate about really bad meetings. There's the moderator who has no idea how to run the meeting. There are the participants who have no idea why they're there. The whole thing kind of collapses into this collaborative train wreck.
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Compelling Models for...
there's nothing worse than a moderator reading BIOS but I'm going to ask you guys each a question and if you can give us a little bit of your background as you answer my first question that would be great and one of my favorite questions to ask everyone who is here this week is about their passion their passion for what they do so I would love
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How to lead a...
and they chose a moderator from each state and they continue to talk about difficult and challenging issues. People tell us again and again that they're grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this work, grateful to know that people on the other side aren't crazy, grateful that they've had a chance to connect with people
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How do nuclear power...
to scatter and slow down neutrons just enough to increase their capture by uranium and raise the rate of fission. Modern reactors commonly use purified water as a moderator, but the scattered neutrons are still a little too fast. To compensate and keep up the chain reaction,
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Reimagining Dinosaurs...
chemical analyses are letting researchers virtually separate rock from bone and see fossils tiniest hidden features so that's what yeah that's a great way to describe what these three women do my name is shayna montanari i'm going to be the moderator of this panel today
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
executive editor for history and culture at national gates and moderator for this evening's event thank you so much for joining us for this important conversation for those in the screening room thank you for watching the film and for everyone joining us on YouTube if
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Stopping Pandemics, An...
outbreaks we're honored today to have dr anthony fauci the nation's top infectious disease specialist here in conversation with abc news correspondent deborah roberts who will serve as the moderator for today's discussions we'll also hear from richard coniff
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The price of a "clean"...
And one moderator in our film says, "What Duterte does on the streets, I do for the internet." And here they are, our self-proclaimed superheroes, who enforce law and order in our digital world. They clean up, they polish everything clean,
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How do focus groups...
During a session, participants are asked to respond to various prompts from the group moderator, like sharing their opinions on a certain product, or their emotional reactions to an advertisement.
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Putting a Species on the...
our next group of speakers are here to share much more information about the charismatic Sumatran rhino to introduce them our moderator is the senior director of wildlife at National
Video examples
David Grady: How to save...
I acted out every terrible conference call you've ever been on. It goes on for about five minutes, and it has all the things that we hate about really bad meetings. There's the moderator who has no idea how to run the meeting. There are the participants who have no idea why they're there. The whole thing kind of collapses into this collaborative train wreck.
Video examples
Compelling Models for...
there's nothing worse than a moderator reading BIOS but I'm going to ask you guys each a question and if you can give us a little bit of your background as you answer my first question that would be great and one of my favorite questions to ask everyone who is here this week is about their passion their passion for what they do so I would love
Video examples
How to lead a...
and they chose a moderator from each state and they continue to talk about difficult and challenging issues. People tell us again and again that they're grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this work, grateful to know that people on the other side aren't crazy, grateful that they've had a chance to connect with people
Video examples
How do nuclear power...
to scatter and slow down neutrons just enough to increase their capture by uranium and raise the rate of fission. Modern reactors commonly use purified water as a moderator, but the scattered neutrons are still a little too fast. To compensate and keep up the chain reaction,
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs...
chemical analyses are letting researchers virtually separate rock from bone and see fossils tiniest hidden features so that's what yeah that's a great way to describe what these three women do my name is shayna montanari i'm going to be the moderator of this panel today
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
executive editor for history and culture at national gates and moderator for this evening's event thank you so much for joining us for this important conversation for those in the screening room thank you for watching the film and for everyone joining us on YouTube if
Video examples
Stopping Pandemics, An...
outbreaks we're honored today to have dr anthony fauci the nation's top infectious disease specialist here in conversation with abc news correspondent deborah roberts who will serve as the moderator for today's discussions we'll also hear from richard coniff
Video examples
The price of a "clean"...
And one moderator in our film says, "What Duterte does on the streets, I do for the internet." And here they are, our self-proclaimed superheroes, who enforce law and order in our digital world. They clean up, they polish everything clean,
Video examples
How do focus groups...
During a session, participants are asked to respond to various prompts from the group moderator, like sharing their opinions on a certain product, or their emotional reactions to an advertisement.
Video examples
Putting a Species on the...
our next group of speakers are here to share much more information about the charismatic Sumatran rhino to introduce them our moderator is the senior director of wildlife at National
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Scott McGillivray
Canadian Businessman
If you're struggling to get on the same page as your partner and you're not able to agree when it comes to renovations, my suggestion would be to consider hiring a designer. The introduction of a third party moderator with expertise can help break the tie and offer a voice of reason.
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Matt Mullenweg
American Businessman
There is no moderator or ombudsman online, and while the transparency of the web usually means that information is self-correcting, we still have to keep in mind the responsibility each of us carries when the power of the press is at our fingertips and in our pockets.
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Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
The best moderators are the moderators who are essentially invisible. A moderator who is there to be seen and heard and to be talked about either, 'oh, God, what a great question,' or, 'oh, God, what a lousy question,' that to me is a failed moderator.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
I remember that my mom, my dad and I would play different roles in mock debates, where one of us would be the moderator, one of us would be my dad - frequently not my dad - and then one of us would play his opponent.
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Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
I've always said this and finally I had a chance to demonstrate it: The moderator should be seen little and heard even less. It is up to the candidates to ask the follow-up questions and challenge one another.
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John Dickerson
American Journalist
The goal of the moderator is to illuminate the views of the candidates on the issues that matter the most to voters, and you don't need to be on the side of the party to do that.
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Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
One of the problems is that everybody is used to the old-fashioned debate system, which is very controlled, and where the moderator plays a more active role.
Quote examples
Scott McGillivray
Canadian Businessman
If you're struggling to get on the same page as your partner and you're not able to agree when it comes to renovations, my suggestion would be to consider hiring a designer. The introduction of a third party moderator with expertise can help break the tie and offer a voice of reason.
Quote examples
Matt Mullenweg
American Businessman
There is no moderator or ombudsman online, and while the transparency of the web usually means that information is self-correcting, we still have to keep in mind the responsibility each of us carries when the power of the press is at our fingertips and in our pockets.
Quote examples
Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
The best moderators are the moderators who are essentially invisible. A moderator who is there to be seen and heard and to be talked about either, 'oh, God, what a great question,' or, 'oh, God, what a lousy question,' that to me is a failed moderator.
Quote examples
Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
I remember that my mom, my dad and I would play different roles in mock debates, where one of us would be the moderator, one of us would be my dad - frequently not my dad - and then one of us would play his opponent.
Quote examples
Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
I've always said this and finally I had a chance to demonstrate it: The moderator should be seen little and heard even less. It is up to the candidates to ask the follow-up questions and challenge one another.
Quote examples
John Dickerson
American Journalist
The goal of the moderator is to illuminate the views of the candidates on the issues that matter the most to voters, and you don't need to be on the side of the party to do that.
Quote examples
Jim Lehrer
American Journalist
One of the problems is that everybody is used to the old-fashioned debate system, which is very controlled, and where the moderator plays a more active role.
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