moderation
gb/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engels
~ 7500
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
property
1
quality of being moderate
The state of not doing too much or too little of something; being reasonable and balanced.
Gebruikspatroon:
[do something] in moderation
Veelgemaakte fout:
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").
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
in moderation
|practice moderation
|show moderation
|call for moderation
|political moderation
|religious moderation
Thema's
daily life
|health
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She tries to live with moderation and avoids making any extreme decisions.
- The doctor advised moderation rather than a strict ban on sweets.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- You can eat chocolate, but only in moderation.
- Moderation is important when you use social media.
- He shows moderation and does not get angry easily.
- We need moderation, not extreme ideas.
- She believes in moderation in all parts of life.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
action
2
limited eating, drinking, or use
When you eat, drink, or use something, but not too much, so that it stays healthy or safe.
Gebruikspatroon:
[eat/drink/use something] in moderation
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
drink in moderation
|eat in moderation
|alcohol in moderation
|use in moderation
|enjoy in moderation
Thema's
health
|daily life
|habits
|food_drink
Voorbeelden
- Most experts say that coffee is fine in moderation.
- Public health campaigns encourage moderation in alcohol consumption.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Wine can be OK in moderation.
- The doctor told him to eat salt only in moderation.
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C1
action
3
making something less severe
The act of making something less strong or less extreme.
Gebruikspatroon:
moderation of [demands/prices/policies]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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."
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
moderation of demands
|wage moderation
|price moderation
|policy moderation
|a moderation in inflation
Thema's
business
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The union demanded higher wages, with little sign of moderation in its position.
- Economists are pleased to see a moderation in inflation this quarter.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The company wants a moderation of costs this year.
- We saw a moderation in price increases.
- There was a moderation of his strong demands.
- The government hopes for moderation in salary growth.
- They asked for moderation of the strict rules.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
action
4
supervising debates or online spaces
The work of leading or watching a talk or online group and making sure people follow the rules.
Gebruikspatroon:
moderation of [a forum/a debate/comments]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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").
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Woordcombinaties
content moderation
|comment moderation
|forum moderation
|debate moderation
|under the moderation of [someone]
Thema's
technology
|communication
|politics
Voorbeelden
- The platform has invested heavily in content moderation to remove hate speech.
- Comment moderation is necessary to keep online discussions respectful.
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Good moderation keeps the online group safe.
- The debate was much better because of strong moderation.
- They hired new staff to do content moderation.
- Without moderation, the chat room became very rude.
- The forum needs stricter moderation of comments.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
C2
action
5
slowing neutrons in a reactor
In nuclear power, the process that makes very fast neutrons move more slowly so the reactor can work correctly.
Gebruikspatroon:
moderation of neutrons
Synoniemen
neutron slowing-down (More explicit technical term describing the same physical process.)
Antoniemen
acceleration (In a general physical sense, the opposite of slowing down particles.)
Woordcombinaties
neutron moderation
|moderation of neutrons
|moderation process
|moderation materials
Thema's
science
|physics
|technology
Voorbeelden
- Water is commonly used for neutron moderation in many reactor designs.
- Effective moderation is essential to maintain a stable chain reaction in thermal reactors.
- Graphite was chosen for its good moderation properties in the early nuclear plants.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- In some nuclear reactors, water is used for moderation of neutrons.
- Moderation helps the neutrons move slowly so the reactor can work.
- Scientists study moderation to design safer nuclear reactors.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
moderation
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɚˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
mod - er - a - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: moderation
- Plural: moderation
Woordfamilie
Core family
moderate
adjective B1
moderately
adverb B1
Related words
moderator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
immoderate
adjective
immoderately
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- "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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.