Associations to the word «Moderation»

Wiktionary

MODERATION, noun. The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
MODERATION, noun. An instance of moderating: bringing something away from extremes, especially in a beneficial way
MODERATION, noun. The process of moderating a discussion

Dictionary definition

MODERATION, noun. Quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes.
MODERATION, noun. A change for the better.
MODERATION, noun. The trait of avoiding excesses.
MODERATION, noun. The action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn