definition of
moderation

[1] #1 moderation n. [moderateness] quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes. wn

[2] #2 moderation n. [easing, relief] a change for the better. wn

[3] #3 moderation n. [temperance] the trait of avoiding excesses. wn

[4] #4 moderation n. [mitigation] the action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions". wn