moderation

About 2.82 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.
2. noun An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way.
3. noun The process of moderating a discussion.

   The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.

4. noun Usage of neutron moderator to slow down neutrons in a nuclear reactor.

Similar words

temperance easing relief temperate measure level-headedness ease self-restraint mitigation austerity

Often followed by

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