moderate
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/ˈmɑːdərət/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɒdərət/
adjective
C1
not too much or too little; average in amount or quality
The weather was moderate, not too hot or cold.
C1
having opinions that are not extreme, especially in politics
She has moderate views on most political issues.
C1
keeping within reasonable limits that most people accept
He is a moderate eater who avoids excess.
verb
R
to make something less extreme or severe
They agreed to moderate their demands to reach a compromise.
R
to check that exam scores are fair and consistent
Teachers will moderate the exam results to ensure fairness.
R
to lead a discussion and keep it fair
The professor will moderate the debate between the candidates.
R
to control online content by removing offensive material
All comments on this site are moderated to prevent abuse.
noun
R
a person with opinions that are not extreme
As a moderate, he prefers compromise over conflict.
translation
not too much or too little; average in amount or quality; having opinions that are not extreme, especially in politics; keeping within reasonable limits that most people accept
to make something less extreme or severe; to check that exam scores are fair and consistent; to lead a discussion and keep it fair; to control online content by removing offensive material
a person with opinions that are not extreme
Word Forms
Plural
moderates
Progressive
moderating
Past
moderated
Perfect
moderated
3rd Present
moderates