Moderate
/ˈmɑːdərət/adjective
Not too much or too little.
He has a moderate appetite
Often appears as...
- moderate temperature
- moderate exercise
verb
Make or become less extreme.
We have to moderate the price of fuel
Often appears as...
- moderate demand
- moderate your language
adjective
Average in size or quantity.
A moderate income
Often appears as...
- moderate growth
- moderate amount
verb
Managed or controlled.
She moderated the discussions at the conference
Often appears as...
- moderate a meeting
- moderate a debate
adjective
Not too much or too little.
He has a moderate appetite
Often appears as...
- moderate temperature
- moderate exercise
verb
Make or become less extreme.
We have to moderate the price of fuel
Often appears as...
- moderate demand
- moderate your language
adjective
Average in size or quantity.
A moderate income
Often appears as...
- moderate growth
- moderate amount
verb
Managed or controlled.
She moderated the discussions at the conference
Often appears as...
- moderate a meeting
- moderate a debate
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Balance Point
Use 'moderate' to describe things that are in a balanced state, neither too much nor too little.
She enjoys a moderate lifestyle, not indulging in excesses.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
'Moderate' often implies a positive quality, suggesting practicality and sensibility.
He's known for his moderate views on controversial issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Measure
What is considered 'moderate' can vary greatly depending on the person or context.
For some, a moderate amount of coffee is one cup a day.
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The nightmare videos of...
the first thing they said they'd do about it was that they'd deploy better machine learning algorithms to moderate the content. Well, machine learning, as any expert in it will tell you, is basically what we've started to call software that we don't really understand how it works. And I think we have enough of that already.
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Recruiting Women for...
where the democratic side is um and we're building an external structure to support and train republican women to run for office um you know my background is really i come from a moderate republican family we talked politics around the dining room table i came to dc right after college um and
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What is schizophrenia? -...
For those with very low genetic risk, no amount of exposure to environmental risk factors will lead them to develop schizophrenia; for those with very high risk, moderate additional risk might tip the balance. The antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia have helped researchers
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The Arctic vs. the...
for the southern pole. But despite being inhospitable, the North and South Pole are a big reason why our planet is the way it is. Both of our polar regions are very important climate controllers. They help moderate the temperature in our temperate zones and give us stable weather.
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How do cigarettes affect...
They work by stimulating nicotine receptors in the brain and thus preventing withdrawal symptoms, without the addition of other harmful chemicals. Counselling and support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, and moderate intensity exercise
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Where are all the...
We ended up with a large moon and that permitted Earth to have both a stable axial tilt and a slow rotation rate. Both factors influence climate and the suggestion is that they've helped moderate climate change. Great for us, right?
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Why political...
and there were a lot of moderate Republicans that meant and this is the third point historical point and the important point that meant overlap there was a lot of overlap between the two parties and that overlap is what made
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How to make stress your...
But first, I want you to make a little confession to me. In the past year, I want you to just raise your hand if you've experienced relatively little stress. Anyone? How about a moderate amount of stress?
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Incredibly Rare Lemurs...
health record for the troop a little tartar on his teeth but moderate to moderate wear eyes and nose are clear this is to me the most remarkable they can really just grab on the trees so
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What is MSG, and is it...
chest pains, or heart palpitations for some people. But for most diners, a moderate amount of this savory seasoning seems like a safe way to make life a little tastier.
Video examples
The nightmare videos of...
the first thing they said they'd do about it was that they'd deploy better machine learning algorithms to moderate the content. Well, machine learning, as any expert in it will tell you, is basically what we've started to call software that we don't really understand how it works. And I think we have enough of that already.
Video examples
Recruiting Women for...
where the democratic side is um and we're building an external structure to support and train republican women to run for office um you know my background is really i come from a moderate republican family we talked politics around the dining room table i came to dc right after college um and
Video examples
What is schizophrenia? -...
For those with very low genetic risk, no amount of exposure to environmental risk factors will lead them to develop schizophrenia; for those with very high risk, moderate additional risk might tip the balance. The antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia have helped researchers
Video examples
The Arctic vs. the...
for the southern pole. But despite being inhospitable, the North and South Pole are a big reason why our planet is the way it is. Both of our polar regions are very important climate controllers. They help moderate the temperature in our temperate zones and give us stable weather.
Video examples
How do cigarettes affect...
They work by stimulating nicotine receptors in the brain and thus preventing withdrawal symptoms, without the addition of other harmful chemicals. Counselling and support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy, and moderate intensity exercise
Video examples
Where are all the...
We ended up with a large moon and that permitted Earth to have both a stable axial tilt and a slow rotation rate. Both factors influence climate and the suggestion is that they've helped moderate climate change. Great for us, right?
Video examples
Why political...
and there were a lot of moderate Republicans that meant and this is the third point historical point and the important point that meant overlap there was a lot of overlap between the two parties and that overlap is what made
Video examples
How to make stress your...
But first, I want you to make a little confession to me. In the past year, I want you to just raise your hand if you've experienced relatively little stress. Anyone? How about a moderate amount of stress?
Video examples
Incredibly Rare Lemurs...
health record for the troop a little tartar on his teeth but moderate to moderate wear eyes and nose are clear this is to me the most remarkable they can really just grab on the trees so
Video examples
What is MSG, and is it...
chest pains, or heart palpitations for some people. But for most diners, a moderate amount of this savory seasoning seems like a safe way to make life a little tastier.
Example 1 of 10
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Probably the greatest harm done by vast wealth is the harm that we of moderate means do ourselves when we let the vices of envy and hatred enter deep into our own natures.
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George McGovern
American Politician
I always thought of myself as a moderate liberal, a fighter for peace and justice. I never thought of myself as being all that far out.
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Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
You can't really be passionately moderate. It's like wearing an 'Extra Medium' - it doesn't exist.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Science, as everyone knows, is responsible, moderate, unsentimental, and otherwise good.
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Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish Novelist
Drink moderately, for drunkeness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.
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Gijs de Vries
Dutch Politician
Our strategy should be to strengthen the hand of moderate Muslims.
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Truman Capote
American Novelist
Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.
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Liam Hemsworth
Australian Actor
Growing up, I lived a moderate lifestyle with my family.
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Charles Michel
Belgian Politician
I am a rational person. I am moderate. I am humble.
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Ben Hecht
American Writer
In moderating, not satisfying desires, lies peace.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Probably the greatest harm done by vast wealth is the harm that we of moderate means do ourselves when we let the vices of envy and hatred enter deep into our own natures.
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George McGovern
American Politician
I always thought of myself as a moderate liberal, a fighter for peace and justice. I never thought of myself as being all that far out.
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Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
You can't really be passionately moderate. It's like wearing an 'Extra Medium' - it doesn't exist.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
Science, as everyone knows, is responsible, moderate, unsentimental, and otherwise good.
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Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish Novelist
Drink moderately, for drunkeness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.
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Gijs de Vries
Dutch Politician
Our strategy should be to strengthen the hand of moderate Muslims.
Quote examples
Truman Capote
American Novelist
Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act.
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Liam Hemsworth
Australian Actor
Growing up, I lived a moderate lifestyle with my family.
Quote examples
Charles Michel
Belgian Politician
I am a rational person. I am moderate. I am humble.
Quote examples
Ben Hecht
American Writer
In moderating, not satisfying desires, lies peace.
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