MODERATION


Meaning of MODERATION in English

mod ‧ e ‧ ra ‧ tion /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃ ə n $ ˌmɑː-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

1 . in moderation if you do something in moderation, such as drinking alcohol or eating certain foods, you do not do it too much OPP to excess :

Some people think drinking in moderation can prevent heart disease.

2 . formal control of your behaviour, so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits etc within reasonable limits

moderation in

Moderation in diet is the way to good health.

He encouraged moderation and toleration on religious issues.

3 . formal reduction in force, degree, speed etc

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.