Noun

1. the state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

   America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people. –Lord Byron

   • 1. a change which improves quality
     2. something which avoids excesses
     3. an instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes

        The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. –Aristotle

     4. self-control.

        My God, Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation! –Robert Clive

     5. supervision; mediation.

        The moderation of a large online forum can be hard work.