noun [U]
1 the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme:
There was a call for moderation on the part of the trade unions. * Alcohol is usually not harmful if it is taken in moderation (= in small quantities). * Moderation in eating and drinking is the way to stay healthy.
2 (BrE) (in education) the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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