moderation
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण मॉडरेशन
संयम, मर्यादा, परिमितता
Core word
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[U]
the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme
संयम, मर्यादा, परिमितता
- Sugar is fine if eaten in moderation.
- Radhika always argues with moderation and good sense.
- A glass of milk a day, in moderation, is fine for most children.
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- The speaker called for moderation in the debate.
- Exercise, but do it in moderation at first.
Synonyms restraint self-control temperance balance
Opposite excess extremism indulgence
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[U] British
the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams
(परीक्षा के अंकों का) संशोधन, मॉडरेशन
- Marks are adjusted after moderation by the board.
- The board carries out moderation so that all the markers follow the same standards.
- Moderation of the exam papers takes about a week.
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- The marks were raised after moderation.
- Teachers attend a meeting for the moderation of coursework.
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[U]
the act of checking the content of a website, discussion or meeting so that rules are followed
संचालन, (सामग्री की) निगरानी
- The site's comment moderation removes abusive posts.
- The forum depends on moderation to keep discussions polite and free from hate.
- Moderation of the chat group stops bullying.
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- The website employs a team for the moderation of comments.
- Strict moderation keeps the online forum safe.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
in moderation
In moderation means in reasonable amounts, neither too much nor too little. It is the most common use.
'In moderation' का अर्थ उचित मात्रा में है, न बहुत अधिक और न बहुत कम। यह सबसे आम प्रयोग है।
- Sweets are fine if you eat them in moderation.
- Exercise in moderation is good for health.
moderation (uncountable) + in + noun
Moderation is uncountable. To name the area where restraint is shown, use in.
'Moderation' uncountable है। जिस क्षेत्र में संयम दिखाया जाए, उसे बताने के लिए 'in' आता है।
- He showed moderation in his speech.
- The doctor advised moderation in diet.
exercise / show / practise + moderation
Moderation is shown, practised or exercised, not done.
Moderation को दिखाया, अपनाया या बरता जाता है; उसे 'किया' नहीं जाता।
- The leaders were asked to exercise moderation.
- Radhika practises moderation in using her phone.
moderation (content / marking)
In education, moderation means checking that different examiners mark by the same standard. Online, it means checking posts for rule-breaking.
शिक्षा में 'moderation' का अर्थ है कि अलग-अलग परीक्षक एक ही मानक से अंक दें। ऑनलाइन इसका अर्थ पोस्टों की जाँच करना है।
- Moderation of answer sheets is done by senior teachers.
- The site uses strict moderation of comments.
+Collocations 4
adjective + moderation
sensiblegreatstrictcarefulpoliticalreasonable
- The principal called for sensible moderation in the use of mobiles.
verb + moderation
showurgepractisecall forlackadvise
- The senior doctors urge moderation in the use of antibiotics.
in moderation
eat in moderationdrink in moderationexercise in moderationuse in moderation
- Tea is harmless if you drink it in moderation.
moderation + noun
policycommitteeprocessteamtool
- A moderation committee reviews the question paper.
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- Everything in moderation is a good rule for a healthy life.
हर चीज़ संयम में रखना स्वस्थ जीवन के लिए अच्छा सिद्धांत है।
- The speaker praised the moderation of the young leaders.
वक्ता ने युवा नेताओं के संयम की प्रशंसा की।
- Radhika's marks were increased after moderation.
Moderation के बाद राधिका के अंक बढ़ा दिए गए।
- The forum employs staff for moderation of comments.
मंच टिप्पणियों की moderation के लिए कर्मचारी रखता है।
- Moderation in anger saves us from many regrets.
क्रोध में संयम हमें बहुत पछतावों से बचाता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The doctor advised a moderation in food.
✓ The doctor advised moderation in food.
Moderation is uncountable and takes no article here.
यहाँ 'moderation' uncountable है, इसलिए article नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Moderation, restraint and temperance all mean controlled behaviour, but with different shades.
Moderation, restraint और temperance तीनों नियंत्रित व्यवहार बताते हैं, पर भावार्थ में अंतर है।
Keeping within reasonable limits.
उचित सीमाओं के भीतर रहना।
- Spend in moderation during festivals.
Holding yourself back from doing something strongly felt.
तीव्र इच्छा होने पर भी स्वयं को रोक लेना।
- The police showed restraint during the protest.
Self-control, especially avoiding alcohol.
आत्म-नियंत्रण, विशेषकर शराब से दूर रहना।
- Temperance was preached by the reformers.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
In moderation means in a reasonable amount, not too much.
Idiom in moderation का अर्थ है उचित मात्रा में, बहुत अधिक नहीं।