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- Dictionarymoderation/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions: "he urged them to show moderation" Similar Opposite
- 2. the action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates: British "coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation"
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