[ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions
(e.g: he urged them to show moderation)

- the action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates
(e.g: coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation)

- the retardation of neutrons by a moderator


Phrases:
- in moderation

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin moderatio(n-), from the verb moderare ‘to control’ (see moderate)