moderation

//ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Noun

moderationSingular
moderationsPlural
1

The quality or state of being moderate; avoidance of extremes or excesses.

Eating in moderation is the key to a healthy lifestyle.

2

The act of moderating or controlling something, especially online content or discussions.

The website hired more staff for content moderation.

3

The process of reviewing and adjusting examination results to ensure consistency.

The university conducts moderation of exam scores to ensure fairness across all departments.