moderation
gb/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 7500
mértékletesség, visszafogottság, mérsékelt fogyasztás, mértékkel, mérséklődés, mérséklés, moderálás, tartalommoderálás, neutronlassítás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[do something] in moderation
She tries to live with moderation and avoids making any extreme decisions.
Igyekszik mértékletesen élni, és kerül minden szélsőséges döntést.
The doctor advised moderation rather than a strict ban on sweets.
Az orvos mértékletességet javasolt az édességek teljes tiltása helyett.
Political moderation is increasingly rare in online discussions.
He spoke with moderation, choosing his words carefully and avoiding strong language.
The key to long-term success is often moderation in work and rest.
Learner examples
You can eat chocolate, but only in moderation.
Ehetsz csokoládét, de csak mértékkel.
Moderation is important when you use social media.
Fontos a mértékletesség a közösségi média használatakor.
He shows moderation and does not get angry easily.
We need moderation, not extreme ideas.
She believes in moderation in all parts of life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "moderation" with "meditation"; they are very different words. Another common mistake is to say "with moderation" instead of the natural expression "in moderation" (e.g., say "Drink coffee in moderation," not *"with moderation").
Meaning
quality of being moderate
Collocations
in moderation
|practice moderation
|show moderation
|call for moderation
|political moderation
|religious moderation
Synonyms
restraint (Focuses more on holding back desires or impulses, sometimes with a stricter tone.)
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temperance (Often used for self-control in pleasures like alcohol; sounds more formal or old-fashioned.)
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balance (Emphasizes having the right mix or middle point rather than avoiding extremes in general.)
Antonyms
excess (Suggests doing or having too much of something, the opposite of keeping it moderate.)
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extremism (Refers to very strong, extreme views or behavior, the opposite of moderate attitudes.)
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overindulgence (Means allowing yourself far too much pleasure or consumption, not holding back at all.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The state of not doing too much or too little of something; being reasonable and balanced.
The quality or state of avoiding extremes and keeping things reasonable, balanced, or not excessive.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[eat/drink/use something] in moderation
Most experts say that coffee is fine in moderation.
A legtöbb szakértő szerint a kávé mértékkel fogyasztva rendben van.
Public health campaigns encourage moderation in alcohol consumption.
A népegészségügyi kampányok mértékletes alkoholfogyasztásra ösztönöznek.
You can enjoy desserts, but moderation is essential if you want to lose weight.
The key is moderation, not strict dieting that you cannot keep.
Even healthy foods should be eaten in moderation.
Learner examples
Wine can be OK in moderation.
A bor mértékkel rendben lehet.
The doctor told him to eat salt only in moderation.
Az orvos azt mondta neki, hogy sót csak mértékkel fogyasszon.
She loves fast food but tries to have it in moderation.
He eats meat in moderation and a lot of vegetables.
Sugar is not bad if you have it in moderation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"moderation of alcohol" when they mean "alcohol in moderation." Use the pattern "[thing] in moderation," not "moderation of [thing]" in everyday speech.
Meaning
limited eating, drinking, or use
Collocations
drink in moderation
|eat in moderation
|alcohol in moderation
|use in moderation
|enjoy in moderation
Synonyms
self-control (A broader word for controlling your behavior or desires, not only food or drink.)
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temperance (Often used specifically for limiting alcohol; more formal or moral-sounding.)
Antonyms
binge (Means consuming a lot in a short time, especially food, drink, or TV; the opposite of moderate use.)
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overindulgence (Refers to regularly having too much of something, especially food or drink.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|habits
|food_drink
Definition
When you eat, drink, or use something, but not too much, so that it stays healthy or safe.
The practice of limiting how much you eat, drink, or use something, especially to stay healthy or avoid problems.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
mérséklődés
C1
mérséklés
B2
Usage pattern:
moderation of [demands/prices/policies]
The union demanded higher wages, with little sign of moderation in its position.
A szakszervezet magasabb béreket követelt, és kevés jel utalt álláspontja mérséklődésére.
Economists are pleased to see a moderation in inflation this quarter.
A közgazdászok örömmel látják, hogy ebben a negyedévben mérséklődik az infláció.
The new leader has called for moderation of language in political campaigns.
After years of rapid growth, there was a clear moderation of economic activity.
The agreement led to a moderation of hostilities along the border.
Learner examples
The company wants a moderation of costs this year.
A vállalat idén a költségek mérséklését szeretné.
We saw a moderation in price increases.
Az áremelkedések mérséklődését láttuk.
There was a moderation of his strong demands.
The government hopes for moderation in salary growth.
They asked for moderation of the strict rules.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this formal sense when a simpler verb like "reduce" or "slow" is more natural in everyday speech. In casual contexts, say "a reduction in prices" rather than "a moderation of prices."
Meaning
making something less severe
Collocations
moderation of demands
|wage moderation
|price moderation
|policy moderation
|a moderation in inflation
Synonyms
softening (Informal and visual; suggests making something gentler or less hard or strict.)
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reduction (Very general; does not always carry the idea of moving away from an extreme.)
Antonyms
intensification (Means making something stronger or more extreme, the opposite direction of moderation here.)
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escalation (Emphasizes an increase in scale or seriousness, especially of conflict or demands.)
Themes
business
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of making something less strong or less extreme.
The action of reducing the intensity, severity, or extremeness of something.
NOUN
B2
4
moderálás
B2
Usage pattern:
moderation of [a forum/a debate/comments]
The platform has invested heavily in content moderation to remove hate speech.
A platform jelentős összegeket fordított tartalommoderálásra, hogy eltávolítsa a gyűlöletbeszédet.
Comment moderation is necessary to keep online discussions respectful.
A kommentek moderálása szükséges ahhoz, hogy az online beszélgetések tiszteletteljesek maradjanak.
The presidential debate was held under the moderation of an experienced journalist.
Poor moderation allowed the meeting to go off topic for nearly an hour.
Stronger moderation has reduced the amount of spam on the site.
Learner examples
Good moderation keeps the online group safe.
A jó moderálás biztonságossá teszi az online csoportot.
The debate was much better because of strong moderation.
A vita sokkal jobb volt a határozott moderálásnak köszönhetően.
They hired new staff to do content moderation.
Without moderation, the chat room became very rude.
The forum needs stricter moderation of comments.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse "moderation" with "moderator." A moderator is the person ("She is the moderator"), while moderation is the activity or process ("Moderation is very important").
Meaning
supervising debates or online spaces
Collocations
content moderation
|comment moderation
|forum moderation
|debate moderation
|under the moderation of [someone]
Synonyms
oversight (General term for watching and checking; not specific to discussions or content.)
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facilitation (Focuses on helping a discussion flow, not on enforcing rules or removing content.)
Antonyms
anarchy (Suggests a total lack of control or rules in a space or discussion.)
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unregulated (Describes spaces with no control or checking of behavior or content.)
Themes
technology
|communication
|politics
Definition
The work of leading or watching a talk or online group and making sure people follow the rules.
The activity of supervising, guiding, and controlling a discussion, debate, or online space, especially by enforcing rules and removing inappropriate content.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
moderation of neutrons
Water is commonly used for neutron moderation in many reactor designs.
Számos reaktortípusban gyakran vizet használnak neutronlassításra.
Effective moderation is essential to maintain a stable chain reaction in thermal reactors.
A hatékony neutronlassítás elengedhetetlen a stabil láncreakció fenntartásához a termikus reaktorokban.
Graphite was chosen for its good moderation properties in the early nuclear plants.
Learner examples
In some nuclear reactors, water is used for moderation of neutrons.
Egyes atomreaktorokban vizet használnak a neutronok lelassítására.
Moderation helps the neutrons move slowly so the reactor can work.
A neutronlassítás segít, hogy a neutronok lassabban mozogjanak, így a reaktor működni tud.
Scientists study moderation to design safer nuclear reactors.
Meaning
slowing neutrons in a reactor
Collocations
neutron moderation
|moderation of neutrons
|moderation process
|moderation materials
Synonyms
neutron slowing-down (More explicit technical term describing the same physical process.)
Antonyms
acceleration (In a general physical sense, the opposite of slowing down particles.)
Themes
science
|physics
|technology
Definition
In nuclear power, the process that makes very fast neutrons move more slowly so the reactor can work correctly.
In nuclear physics, the process of reducing the speed of fast neutrons, usually by collisions with a moderating material, to make them more likely to cause fission.
Grammar
Dictionary form
moderation
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
mod - er - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: moderation
- Plural: moderation
Word family
Core family
moderate
adjective B1
moderately
adverb B1
Related words
moderator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
immoderate
adjective
immoderately
adverb
Expressions
everything in moderation
1/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ ˈɪn mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
idiom
no extremes; do nothing too much
A saying that means you can enjoy many things, but you should not do any of them too much.
Examples
- "Everything in moderation," she said, taking a small piece of cake.
- His doctor agreed that he could return to exercise, but added, "Everything in moderation."
- I try to follow the rule of everything in moderation when it comes to work and fun.
in moderation
1/ˈɪn mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
to a limited, not extreme degree
To do or use something, but not too much and not too little; in a balanced way.
Examples
- You can enjoy dessert every day as long as you eat it in moderation.
- Experts say that social media is fine in moderation, but too much can harm your sleep.
- He drinks coffee in moderation to avoid feeling nervous.
in moderation
2/ˈɪn mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
in a limited, sensible amount
To do or have something only in small or middle amounts, not too much.
Examples
- You can eat dessert, but only in moderation.
- Drinking coffee in moderation is generally considered safe.
- Social media can be helpful if used in moderation.