moderation (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The quality of avoiding extremes; avoiding excess or undue enthusiasm.
Examples
She believes in moderation when it comes to eating sweets.
A balanced diet emphasizes moderation.
His speech was a call for moderation and compromise.
How to Use moderation
- in moderation (prepositional phrase)
- To a moderate degree; not excessively. — "You can have dessert, but only in moderation."
- call for moderation (collocation)
- To urge or request a less extreme or more balanced approach. — "The international community called for moderation from both sides of the conflict."
- exercise moderation (collocation)
- To practice self-restraint and avoid extremes. — "She learned to exercise moderation in her spending habits."
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