moderation

US /ˌmɑ:dəˈreɪʃn/

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UK /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/

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noun

  • Decrease in the amount of something that is high
  • Quality of not doing to excess; restraint

Examples

Moderation is the key to good health.

The government called for greater moderation on the part of the unions.