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1.The action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent.
‘the union’s approach was based on increased dialogue and the _moderation_ of demands’
‘Ireland needs to see significant and continuous cost reductions and wage _moderation_ if we are to protect existing employment.’
2.The action or process of moderating examination papers, results, or candidates.
‘coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of _moderation_ ’
‘Courses were run by the local centre, while university staff made regular visits for the purposes of _moderation_ , invigilation and staff development.’
3.The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behaviour or political opinions.
‘he urged the police to show _moderation_ ’
‘He believed that one’s guiding principle should be _moderation_ for in the extremes resided the vices of excess and deficiency.’
4.The first public examination in some faculties for the BA degree at Oxford University.
‘he took firsts in classical honour Moderations’
‘Next year will see the examination timetable for Classics Moderations change considerably.’
5.The retardation of neutrons by a moderator.
‘Soil water content was measured three times per week by neutron _moderation_ method at 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80 cm depths.’
‘The individual fibers absorb water, which can contribute to thermal _moderation_ .’
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‘the union’s approach was based on increased dialogue and the _moderation_ of demands’
